NHTSA Recall 08V383000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
GULF STREAM COACH, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 413 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Gulf Stream Friendship.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V383000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | August 5, 2008 |
| Owner notification | August 15, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Gulf stream is recalling 413 my 1999-2002 sun voyager, scenic cruise, friendship, and tour master motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
Safety risk
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Remedy
Gulf stream is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e030). Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767- 9101 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V383000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Gulf Stream Friendship | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Gulf Stream Sun Voyager | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Gulf Stream Tourmaster | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.