Gulf Stream Friendship 2007
Model Friendship made in 2007 by Gulf Stream got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, other and steering.
Model 2007
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V584000 | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 1328 | MFR | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | 11/22/2010 | 11/22/2010 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 is expected to begin during december 2010. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V141000 | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | from 12/19/2005 to 10/10/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 29 | 03/15/2009 | MFR | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | 04/29/2009 | 04/29/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Gulf stream is recalling 29 my 2006-2007 crescendo, tourmaster and friendship motor homes built on freightliner custom chassis with certain detroit diesel mbe 900 epa 04 engines. the high pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes may fatigue and fracture. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A fractured fuel line may leak diesel fuel possibly resulting in a fire or fuel may be spilled on the road causing a slippery surface, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Gulf stream is working with detroit diesel and will repair vehicles with a more robust line and vibration dampers free of charge please see 08v-668. the recall is expected to begin during may 2009. owners may contact detroit diesel 1-313-592-3708 or gulf stream at 574-289-8787. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V426000 | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | from 11/17/2005 to 07/25/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 99 | 07/02/2008 | MFR | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | 08/21/2008 | 08/21/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Gulf stream is recalling 99 my 2006-2007 crescendo, yellowstone, friendship and tourmaster motor home chassis built using inline power steering filters. the filter can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure. this can lead to hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Gulf stream is working with daimler trucks to replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||