GULF STREAM AMERI-LITE Recall: Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. - Fire risk (Aug 2008)
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. is recalling certain 2003–2006 GULF STREAM AMERI-LITE, 2003–2006 GULF STREAM ATRIUM, 2003–2006 GULF STREAM B TOURING CRUISER. GULF STREAM IS RECALLING 26,847 MY 2003-2006 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
What you should do
- Read the official announcement before driving. Some fire-risk recalls advise parking outside and away from buildings, because the fire can start while the vehicle is parked and switched off. Contact a dealer to arrange the free repair.
- GULF STREAM IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR GULF STREAM AT 1-574-773-7761.
Check your vehicle
Compare the year, make and model on your vehicle against every row below.
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| GULF STREAM | AMERI-LITE | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | ATRIUM | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | B TOURING CRUISER | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | CANYON TRAIL | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | CAVALIER | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | CONQUEST | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | CRESCENDO | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | EMERALD BAY | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | ENDURA | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | FRIENDSHIP | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | G-FORCE | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | GULF BREEZE | 2003–2006 |
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| GULF STREAM | INDEPENDENCE | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | INNSBRUCK | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | KAHUNA BAY | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | KINGSPORT | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | MAKO | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | MINI | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | PALM BREEZE | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | PRAIRIE SCHOONER | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | SCENIC CRUISER | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | SEAHAWK | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | SEDONA | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | SIDE KICK | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | SIDE TRACK | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | STREAM-LITE | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | SUN SPORT | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | SUN VOYAGER | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | TOURMASTER | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | TRACK & TRAIL | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | TRAILMASTER | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | ULTRA | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | WIDE OPEN | 2003–2006 |
| GULF STREAM | YELLOWSTONE | 2003–2006 |
What happened
GULF STREAM IS RECALLING 26,847 MY 2003-2006 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Recall facts
- Manufacturer
- Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Vehicles affected
- 26,847
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V411000
- Severity
- High
From the official announcement
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Phone (574) 773-7761 - Fax (574) 773-5761
Subject: Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. Dometic Refrigerator Recall
Dear Valued Customer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle
Safety Act.
REASON FOR THIS RECALL
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain
vehicles it manufactured equipped with Dometic refrigerators. This decision was based on information
provided by Dometic Corporation that a defect exists in some of the refrigerators that Dometic
manufactured between June 1, 2003 and September 30, 2006; for installation in recreational vehicles. Gulf
Stream installed these refrigerators in vehicles that it manufactured from 1 JUN 03 through 31 OCT 06.
The Problem:
A fatigue crack can develop in the boiler tube of the identified refrigerators, which can permit the release
of pressurized coolant solution. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific
circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Affected Vehicle Models:
The attached page lists all the vehicles that are affected by this recall.
Affected Refrigerator Models:
The potentially affected refrigerators have the following model numbers:
NDR1062, RM2652, RM2662, RM2663, RM2852
RM2862, RM3662, RM3663, RM3862
The possibly affected units have serial numbers beginning with the following combinations:
320XXXXX through 352XXXXX
401XXXXX through 452XXXXX
501XXXXX through 552XXXXX
601XXXXX through 639XXXXX
If you own one of the above units, it requires immediate service and continui…
Common questions
Which vehicles are affected?
- 2003–2006 GULF STREAM AMERI-LITE
- 2003–2006 GULF STREAM ATRIUM
- 2003–2006 GULF STREAM B TOURING CRUISER
- 2003–2006 GULF STREAM CANYON TRAIL
- 2003–2006 GULF STREAM CAVALIER
- 2003–2006 GULF STREAM CONQUEST
- 2003–2006 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO
- 2003–2006 GULF STREAM EMERALD BAY
- 2003–2006 GULF STREAM ENDURA
- 2003–2006 GULF STREAM FRIENDSHIP
- 2003–2006 GULF STREAM G-FORCE
- 2003–2006 GULF STREAM GULF BREEZE
26,847 vehicles are affected.
What is the danger?
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
What should I do?
GULF STREAM IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR GULF STREAM AT 1-574-773-7761.
Where can I find more information?
Read the official NHTSA recall announcement, or browse all current vehicle recalls.