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GULF STREAM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 CLASS “A” AND “C” RECREATIONAL VEHICLES - Refrigerator Compartment Fires-Electrical wiring
Posted by: Chris Bloom, CJBFireConsultant (IP Logged)
Date: March 26, 2012 10:12AM

Vehicle Make / Model:

Model Year(s):
GULF STREAM / CAVALIER 2002-2003
GULF STREAM / CONQUEST 2001-2005
GULF STREAM / ENDURA 2004-2005
GULF STREAM / INDEPENDENCE2003-2005
GULF STREAM / ULTRA 2001-2005
GULF STREAM / YELLOWSTONE 2001-2005

Manufacturer: GULF STREAM COACH, INC.

Mfr's Report Date: MAR 15, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V105000

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,502

Summary:
GULF STREAM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 CLASS “A” AND “C” RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, BUILT ON FLOORPLANS 6316, 6317, 6330, 8325 AND 8328, DUE TO A SECTION OF UNSECURED WIRING. SEE THE ABOVE LIST FOR THE MODELS AFFECTED. THE WIRING WITHIN THE RACEWAY MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED LEADING TO WEAR AND POTENTIAL HEAT DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN THE EXPOSED WIRING AND HEATED REFRIGERATOR COILS.

Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO FAILURE OF THE 110 VOLT ELECTRICAL WIRING ROUTED TO THE MICROWAVE CABINET, INCREASING THE RISK OF FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Remedy:
GULF STREAM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. GULF STREAM HAS NOT PROVIDED A NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STREAM AT 1-800-289-8787.

Notes:
GULF STREAM’S RECALL NUMBER IS 12WG-0105. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO [WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV].



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