Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable – 2011-2012 Gulf Stream Recreational Trailers

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January 4, 2018

Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V005000

Manufacturer Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 3,034

 

Summary

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 Push Button ‘Pindicator’ Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

 

Remedy

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.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 


Recreational Vehicle Safety Recall Notice

RECALL # 2018063

February 9, 2018

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Concerning Vehicle: INLIAF

 

Dear Customer:

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Following Kidde’s announced recall, Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (“GulfStream”) decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2011-2012 model year recreational vehicles. So, GulfStream is conducting a safety recall. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause; however, your safety and continued satisfaction is our main concern.

 

PURPOSE OF THE RECALL

The vehicle(s) included in this recall may have an affected Kidde portable fire extinguisher installed. On certain vehicle(s) equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage.

 

CORRECTION

Owners will be provided how to obtain instructions on how to inspect the fire extinguisher to see if it is recalled. Replacement fire extinguishers will be supplied by Kidde directly. Note: For more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visjt: httos://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284CA/ or www.kidde.com

 

WHAT you NEED TO DO

Locate the Kidde fire extinguisher in your recreational vehicle. GulfStream installed it near the entry door. If the fire extinguisher was not manufactured by Kidde, then no future action is necessary.

If Kidde did manufacture your fire extinguisher, then go to the Kidde website at www.kidde.com to locate the instructions on how to inspect your fire extinguisher and determine whether a replacement is needed. Alternatively, you may contact Kidde directly tollfree (855) 262-3540.

After inspecting your fire extinguisher, if a replacement is needed, you may order a new extinguisher at no charge online at www.kidde.com or contact Kidde directly toll-free at (855) 262-3540 Monday through Friday during business hours of 8:30am to 5:00pm EST and Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 9:00am to 3:oopm EST.

 

WHAT IF YOU NO LONGER OWN THE VEHICLE

It you no longer own the identified above as being part of this Recall, please forward to the new owner. You have received this letter because government regulations require that a notification is sent to the last known owner of record. Our records indicate that you are the current owner.

If you do not have access to a computer, or need further assistance, contact Kidde directed at (855) 262-3540. Should Kidde be unable to assist you or does not remedy the condition within a reasonable amount of time after contacting Kidde, then contact GulfStream Service by mail at PO Box 1005, Nappanee, IN 46550 or by telephone at (800) 289-8787.

If after having attempted to take advantage of this recall you believe you have not been able to replace the Kidde fire extinguisher within a reasonable amount of time, you may submit a complaint to Transport Canada, 80 Noel Street, Gatineau, Quebec J8Z CAI; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-800-333-0510; or go http:(/www.tc.gc.ca/recalls.

We apologize for any inconvenience this safety recall may cause, but your safety is our first concern. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Sincerely,

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.


48 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE MODEL YEAR
GULF STREAM AMERILITE 2011-2012
GULF STREAM AZTEC 2011-2012
GULF STREAM CANYON TRAIL 2011-2012
GULF STREAM CAPRI 2011-2012
GULF STREAM CAVALIER 2011-2012
GULF STREAM CONQUEST 2011-2012
GULF STREAM ENDURA MAX 2011-2012
GULF STREAM EXECUTIVE RIDGELINE 2011-2012
GULF STREAM EXPLORER 2011-2012
GULF STREAM GULF BREEZE 2011-2012
GULF STREAM INNSBROOK 2011-2012
GULF STREAM KINGSPORT 2011-2012
GULF STREAM MAKO 2011-2012
GULF STREAM MATRIX 2011-2012
GULF STREAM NORTHERN EXPRESS 2011-2012
GULF STREAM RIDGELINE 2011-2012
GULF STREAM SERENITY 2011-2012
GULF STREAM SKY 2011-2012
GULF STREAM SPECIAL EDITION 2011-2012
GULF STREAM STREAMLITE 2011-2012
GULF STREAM TRACK & TRAIL 2011-2012
GULF STREAM TRAILMASTER 2011-2012
GULF STREAM VISA 2011-2012
GULF STREAM YELLOWSTONE 2011-2012

 


8 Associated Documents

Affected Model List

RMISC-18V005-1167.pdf 79.331KB

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-18V005-7228.PDF 216.827KB

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-18V005-9555.pdf 246.684KB

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Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-18V005-0185.pdf 895.072KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-2

RCLQRT-18V005-8834.PDF 214.622KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-1

RCLQRT-18V005-7694.PDF 214.519KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2018-4

RCLQRT-18V005-6561.PDF 211.432KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-3

RCLQRT-18V005-8682.PDF 211.328KB

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Latest Recalls Documents

For the Latest and Most Recent Recalls Information Visit the link below…

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=18V005&docType=RCL


 

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