Campaign 08V-411

Refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube

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Defect summary

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.

Consequence

IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

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.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 08V411000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

34 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about equipment on these vehicles: 12, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 08V-411
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Gulf StreamAmeri-Lite2003 to 20061
Gulf StreamAtrium2003 to 20060
Gulf StreamB Touring Cruiser2003 to 20061
Gulf StreamCanyon Trail2003 to 20060
Gulf StreamCavalier2003 to 20060
Gulf StreamConquest2003 to 20062
Gulf StreamCrescendo2003 to 20060
Gulf StreamEmerald BAY2003 to 20060
Gulf StreamEndura2003 to 20061
Gulf StreamFriendship2003 to 20060
Gulf StreamG-Force2003 to 20060
Gulf StreamGulf Breeze2003 to 20060
Gulf StreamIndependence2003 to 20061
Gulf StreamInnsbruck2003 to 20063
Gulf StreamKahuna BAY2003 to 20060
Gulf StreamKingsport2003 to 20060
Gulf StreamMako2003 to 20060
Gulf StreamMini2003 to 20060
Gulf StreamPalm Breeze2003 to 20060
Gulf StreamPrairie Schooner2003 to 20060
Gulf StreamScenic Cruiser2003 to 20060
Gulf StreamSeahawk2003 to 20060
Gulf StreamSedona2003 to 20060
Gulf StreamSide Kick2003 to 20060
Gulf StreamSide Track2003 to 20060
Gulf StreamStream-Lite2003 to 20060
Gulf StreamSUN Sport2003 to 20060
Gulf StreamSUN Voyager2003 to 20063
Gulf StreamTourmaster2003 to 20060
Gulf StreamTrack & Trail2003 to 20060
Gulf StreamTrailmaster2003 to 20060
Gulf StreamUltra2003 to 20060
Gulf StreamWide Open2003 to 20060
Gulf StreamYellowstone2003 to 20060
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.