Gulf Stream Northern Express problems & recalls
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Equipment, Tires #21V343000 · 2021 · 246 units
Problem: Gulf stream coach, inc. (gulf stream) is recalling certain 2021 vista cruiser, vintage cruiser, gulf breeze, matrix, streamlite, northern express, envision, and geo travel trailers. the federal certification label may have incorrect tire size and tire pressure information listed. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification" and federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Risk: The tires may be overinflated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gulf stream will mail a replacement certification label and installation instructions, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on june 28, 2021. owners may contact gulf stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787.
Equipment #18V005000 · 2018 · 3,034 units
Problem: Gulf stream coach, inc. (gulf stream) is recalling certain 2011-2012 endura max fifth wheel, matrix, matrix fifth wheel, yellowstone, canyon trail, aztec, ridgeline, mako, executive ridgeline, explorer, stream-lite sport, stream-lite explorer, gulf breeze, gulf breeze sport, visa, gulf breeze explorer, capri, northern express, champaign gulf breeze, champaign stream-lite, conquest, innsbrook, special edition, track and trail, amerilite, amerilite super-lite, kingsport super-lite, cavalier, kingsport, kingsport park model, serenity park model, trailmaster, trailmaster destination, trailmaster park model, and sky recreational trailers. these trailers are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Gulf stream will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on february 14, 2018. owners may contact gulf stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787, or kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information.
Latches/Locks/Linkages #13V511000 · 2013 · 48,053 units
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.
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