2006 Gulf Stream Yellowstone recalls

Defect: Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (GSC) is recall certain model year 2006 through 2008 Crescendo, Sun Voyager, Independence, Bounty Hunters, and Yellowstone Class A diesel pusher motor homes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) from March 18, 2005, through December 2009. These motorhomes chassis are equipped with Bosch hydraulic disc brakes which, when exposed to long periods of time of non-driving, may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.

Why it matters: Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash.

FCCC will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed by DTNA on August 6, 2012. Owners may contact GSC at 1-800-289-8787 or Daimler Trucks/FCCC at 1-800-547-0712.

Owner notification: Date not reported · Filing manufacturer: Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.

Defect: Gulf stream is recalling certain recreational vehicles and fifth wheel trailers equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. the response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.

Why it matters: The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.

Gulf stream is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. the recall began on march 23, 2011. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.

Owner notification: March 23, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: GULF STREAM COACH, INC.

Defect: Gulf stream is recalling certain model year 2004- 2011 yellowstone, 2004-2009 prairie schooner, 2002-2003 seahawk, 2007-2011 mako, 2003 kingsley, 2007-2009 sedona, 2008 canyon trail, 2008-2010 super nova, 2009-2010 endura, and 2010 caribbean recreational vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. the plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.

Why it matters: An overheated receiver could cause a fire.

Gulf stream will notify owners and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. the safety recall began on february 14, 2011. owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539 (8:00 - 4:30 est), monday through friday or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.

Owner notification: February 14, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: GULF STREAM COACH, INC.