Defect Description For Recall
Gulf Stream Is Recalling Certain Motorhomes Equipped With Norcold Model 1200Lr, 1200Lrim, And 1201Lrim Refrigerators With Serial Numbers Between 1273701 And 1536607, Non-Consecutively. A Fatigue Failure In The SeCTIon Of The Cooling Unit Which Contains The Refrigerant Could Allow The Liquid Solution To Slowly Leak. If A Leak Occurs And The Refrigerator Continues To Be Operated After Solution Circulation Has Ceased The Heat Source Could Generate Very High Temperatures. At Such High Temperatures, The Cooling Unit Could Rupture.
Make Of Vehicle
GULF STREAM
Model Of Vehicle
ATRIUM
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
09V382000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If A Leak Occurs And The Unit Continues To Operate, Hydrogen Gas May Be Expelled And Can Be Ignited, Resulting In A Fire, Possibly Causing Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Gulf Stream Is Working With Norcold And The Vehicle’S Refrigerator Will Be Repaired Free Of Charge. Please Also See Norcold’S Defect Notice 09E-027. The Safety Recall Began On October 20, 2009. Owners May Contact Gulf Stream At 1-800-289-8787 Or Norcold’S Recall Center At 1-800-767-9101.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20010209
End Of Manufacture
20030325
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
242
Date Owners Notified
20091020
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Date Report Received
20091001