2013 Gulf Stream Kingsport problems & recalls

Problem: Gulf stream coach, inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 canyon trail, sedona, ridgeline, kingsport, and trail master recreational vehicle trailers manufactured febuary 13, 2013, through april 24, 2013. the vehicles are equipped with weatherpro and 9100 series power awnings. due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Risk: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Fix: Gulf stream will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. gulf stream has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. gulf stream coach's recall number for this campaign is 13aw-0204. owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicl

Problem: Gulft stream coach (gulf stream) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 cavalier, lnnsbrook, conquest, amerilite, stream lite, emerald bay, fire fly, v stream ultra, mako, gulf breeze, side track, matrix, mini superlite, zero gravity, visa, capri, northern express, vista, aztec, yellowstone, prairie schooner, g force, max wide open, endura max, canyon trail, sedona, ridgeline, kingsport, trail master, sky and bull dog travel trailers manufactured january 1, 2006, through april 25, 2013 and equipped with fastec-brand door locks. it may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.

Risk: If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. a person inside the travel trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Gulf stream will notify owners, and fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. the recall began on december 20, 2013. owners may contact fastec at 1-800-837-2505 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761. gulf stream's recall number is 13fi-1013.

Problem: Gulf stream coach, inc. (gulf stream) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 conquest se, trailmaster, and kingsport recreational trailers, models 265bhs and 265bhg, manufactured october 28, 2009, to august 22, 2013. the tire label on the affected trailers does not contain the correct tire size and tire pressure information. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Risk: A tire blowout may result if the operator over inflates the tires due to incorrect label information, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Gulf stream will notify owners and will send owners corrected labels with instructions for the proper installation of the labels, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in march 2015. owners may contact gulf stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. gulf stream's number for this recall is ewr id 00309.