Gulf Stream Prairie Schooner 2009
Model Prairie Schooner made in 2009 by Gulf Stream got 9 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to suspension and tires. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 2009
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V406000 | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 1364 | 02/14/2011 | ODI | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | 09/13/2010 | 09/13/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An overheated receiver could cause a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 09V135000 | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 4 | 04/08/2009 | ODI | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | 04/23/2009 | 04/23/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with suburban glass top, sealed burner ranges and cook tops, a threaded connector on the tube between the burner valve and the burner may not have been fully tightened during the manufacturing process. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the threaded connector is not properly tightened, it is possible for the gas to leak from the connection when the burner is turned on. lp gas is heavier than air and any leaked gas could accumulate in an enclosed or low area in your recreational vehicle. a sufficient quantity of accumulated gas, if ignited, could cause a fire or explosion. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Gulf stream is working with suburban to repair these cooking appliances. owners may contact gulf stream at 1-800-289-8787 or suburban at 423-775-2131. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 08/22/2012 | 3200 | 1 | |
| Despite having been towed only 3,200 miles, the visa 19 erd's driver side tire blew out due to excessive wear of the inner 2 to 2 1/2 inches of tread down to the cords. the passenger side tire on the trailer showed similar, though less drastic wear. fortunately we were on a local road when it happened rather than interstate 95 where we were headed. pressure in the trailer's tires had been checked before each day's travel to maintain the 50 to 53 psi specified by the tire manufacturer. we never overloaded the trailer. fresh, grey and black water holding tanks had always been emptied before traveling. items carried in the trailer had been weighed individually, totaled and distributed within the trailer (60% forward of the axle and 40% rearward). at no time did the cargo exceed 605 lbs. which is only 60% of the trailer's 1018 lbs. stated cargo weight limit. other owners of 19 ft. visas have posted similar problems on the internet, and most have pointed to problems with the lippert 3500 gavw axle. given how evident the toe out is on our visa, we must agree that the axle is faulty. the potential for blow outs, crashes and death or injuries warrants an investigation. ## vin passed ## gulf stream visa 2013 ## *tr | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 09/25/2010 | 5500 | ||
| Left nc sat 9/25/2010 reached the sc-ga line and gassed up. middle tire passenger side had developed bubbles on the sidewall. we changed it and continued on the interstate going to fl. we reached the ga-fl line and gassed up. checking the tires we found 3 more with bubbles on the tread. we had only 140 miles to reach home but couldn't go 5 miles! we had to replace all 6 tires. the old tires were st 235 80 r 16 mastertrack power towing. dot # 1kmm16a3607 on all 6 tires. they were on a 2009 5th wheel toyhauler. we purchased the rig new july 2009 and the tires had less than 5000 miles on them. | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 08/22/2012 | 3200 | 1 | |
| Despite having been towed only 3,200 miles, the visa 19 erd's driver side tire blew out due to excessive wear of the inner 2 to 2 1/2 inches of tread down to the cords. the passenger side tire on the trailer showed similar, though less drastic wear. fortunately we were on a local road when it happened rather than interstate 95 where we were headed. pressure in the trailer's tires had been checked before each day's travel to maintain the 50 to 53 psi specified by the tire manufacturer. we never overloaded the trailer. fresh, grey and black water holding tanks had always been emptied before traveling. items carried in the trailer had been weighed individually, totaled and distributed within the trailer (60% forward of the axle and 40% rearward). at no time did the cargo exceed 605 lbs. which is only 60% of the trailer's 1018 lbs. stated cargo weight limit. other owners of 19 ft. visas have posted similar problems on the internet, and most have pointed to problems with the lippert 3500 gavw axle. given how evident the toe out is on our visa, we must agree that the axle is faulty. the potential for blow outs, crashes and death or injuries warrants an investigation. ## vin passed ## gulf stream visa 2013 ## *tr | |||