2008 Gulf Stream Yellowstone: recalls and complaints

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• 16V00700011 Jan 2016Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
• 13V51100017 Oct 2013Latches/Locks/Linkages
• 12V36600030 Jul 2012Service Brakes, Hydraulic
• 10V58400022 Nov 2010Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
• 10V40600013 Sep 2010Equipment
• 08V42000015 Aug 2008Suspension
• 08V35400031 Jul 2008Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly

1. 16V007000Received 11 Jan 2016. 662 units.

   Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Caribbean, Yellowstone and Independence, 2008-2009 Crescendo, Sun Voyager, and Toy Hauler, 2008 Sun Sport, 2008-2010 Tour Master, 2010 B Touring Cruiser, 2010-2011 Conquest, 2009-2010 Conquest Super C and Super Nova, 2009 Endura and Gladiator motor homes manufactured August 1, 2007 to September 30, 2010. The affected vehicles are equipped with Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. The bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Gulf Stream will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is CS070116.

   Report filed by Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CS070116. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Mar 2016.

2. 13V511000Received 17 Oct 2013. 48,053 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 13FI-1013. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Dec 2013.

3. 12V366000Received 30 Jul 2012. 443 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (GSC) is recall certain model year 2006 through 2008 Crescendo, Sun Voyager, Independence, Bounty Hunters, and Yellowstone Class A diesel pusher motor homes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) from March 18, 2005, through December 2009. These motorhomes chassis are equipped with Bosch hydraulic disc brakes which, when exposed to long periods of time of non-driving, may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   FCCC will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed by DTNA on August 6, 2012. Owners may contact GSC at 1-800-289-8787 or Daimler Trucks/FCCC at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by Gulf Stream Coach, Inc..

4. 10V584000Received 22 Nov 2010. 1,328 units.

   Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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 began on march 23, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.

   Report filed by GULF STREAM COACH, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Mar 2011.

5. 10V406000Received 13 Sep 2010. 1,364 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   An overheated receiver could cause a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by GULF STREAM COACH, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Feb 2011.

6. 08V420000Received 15 Aug 2008. 50 units.

   Suspension

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Gulf stream is recalling 50 my 2008-2009 crescendo, yellowstone, and tourmaster recreational vehicles equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. In addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Gulf stream is working with daimler trucks and saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08e031). Owners may contact saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271, daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712, or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.

   Report filed by GULF STREAM COACH, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Oct 2008.

7. 08V354000Received 31 Jul 2008. 68 units.

   Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Gulf stream is recalling 68 my 2007-2008 crescendo, tour master and yellowstone motor homes built on freightliner chassis. The aac front axle steering arm bolts with a latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which may result in fatigue or fracture of the steering arm bolts.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Should these bolts fracture, the resulting loss of steering control could cause a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Gulf stream is working with daimler trucks (freightliner) to repair these vehicles free of charge (please see 07v306). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.

   Report filed by GULF STREAM COACH, INC..

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2008 Gulf Stream Yellowstone?

51,968 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Gulf Stream Yellowstone have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the Gulf Stream Yellowstone, model years 1997 to 2013. 7 of them name the 2008 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 Gulf Stream Yellowstone open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.