1999 - 2002 GULF STREAM FRIENDSHIP
1999 - 2002 GULF STREAM SCENIC CRUISER
1999 - 2002 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER
1999 - 2002 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER
Manufacturer : GULF STREAM COACH, INC.
Mfr's Report Date : JUN 24, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V383000
EQ08009 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08009
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 413
Summary: GULF STREAM IS RECALLING 413 Model Year 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.
Consequence: 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.