Gulf Stream Sedona problems & recalls

Problem: Gulf stream coach, inc. (gulf stream) is recalling certain model year 2015 canyon trail and sedona trailers manufactured april 3, 2014, to september 30, 2014. in the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.

Risk: If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Fix: Gulf stream will notify owners, and dealers will remove the rivets and the step sections will be bolted together, free of charge. the recall began on june 30, 2015. owners may contact gulf stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. gulf stream's number for this recall is hs060215.

Problem: Gulf stream coach, inc. (gulf stream) is recalling certain model year 2014 canyon trail, sedona, kingsport, and trail master fifth wheel and travel trailers. in the affected vehicles, the rivets attaching the supports for the entry steps may fail, causing the steps to give when being used.

Risk: If the steps move during use, the user may slip or fall, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Gulf stream will notify owners, and dealers will replace the support attaching rivets with bolts, free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2014. owners may contact gulf stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. gulf stream's number for this recall is fs110614.

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. 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: 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.

Risk: An overheated receiver could cause a fire.

Fix: 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.

Problem: Gulf stream is recalling 26,847 my 2003-2006 recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Fix: Gulf stream is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling