1999-2002 Gulf Stream Friendship, Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 5, 2008. It covers about 413 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 413
reported: Aug 5, 2008
owners notified: Aug 15, 2008

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong: Gulf stream is recalling 413 my 1999-2002 sun voyager, scenic cruise, friendship, and tour master motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Remedy: Gulf stream is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e030). Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767- 9101 or gulf stream at 1‑574‑773‑7761.

Recall number 08V383000

Affected vehicles

Gulf Stream Friendship 1999-2002 1999 2000 2001 2002
Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser 1999-2002 1999 2000 2001 2002
Gulf Stream Sun Voyager 1999-2002 1999 2000 2001 2002
Gulf Stream Tourmaster 1999-2002 1999 2000 2001 2002

Questions about recall 08V383000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2002 Gulf Stream Friendship, Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser and others recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 08V383000, reported on August 5, 2008, covers about 413 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V383000?

Gulf stream is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e030). Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767- 9101 or gulf stream at 1‑574‑773‑7761.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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