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2007-2013 Gulf Stream Amerilite, Gulf Stream Aztec and others recall: latches/locks/linkages

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 17, 2013. It covers about 48,053 vehicles.

vehicles affected
48,053
reported
Oct 17, 2013
owners notified
Dec 20, 2013
related complaints
5

Latches/locks/linkages

What is wrong
Gulft Stream Coach (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Cavalier, lnnsbrook, Conquest, Amerilite, Stream lite, Emerald Bay, Fire Fly, V Stream Ultra, Mako, Gulf Breeze, Side Track, Matrix, Mini Superlite, Zero Gravity, Visa, Capri, Northern Express, Vista, Aztec, Yellowstone, Prairie Schooner, G Force, Max Wide Open, Endura Max, Canyon Trail, Sedona, Ridgeline, Kingsport, Trail Master, Sky and Bull Dog travel trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, through April 25, 2013 and equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
Risk
If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the travel trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Gulf Stream will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Fastec at 1‑800‑837‑2505 or Gulf Stream at 1‑574‑773‑7761. Gulf Stream's recall number is 13FI-1013.

Recall number 13V511000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about locks problems.

2010 Gulf Stream Amerilite2011 Gulf Stream Amerilite2012 Gulf Stream Amerilite2013 Gulf Stream Amerilite2010 Gulf Stream Aztec2011 Gulf Stream Aztec2012 Gulf Stream Aztec2013 Gulf Stream Aztec2010 Gulf Stream Bull Dog2011 Gulf Stream Bull Dog2012 Gulf Stream Bull Dog2013 Gulf Stream Bull Dog

Questions about recall 13V511000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2013 Gulf Stream Amerilite, Gulf Stream Aztec and others latches/locks/linkages?

Yes. Recall 13V511000, reported on October 17, 2013, covers about 48,053 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V511000?

Gulf Stream will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Fastec at 1‑800‑837‑2505 or Gulf Stream at 1‑574‑773‑7761. Gulf Stream's recall number is 13FI-1013.

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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