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NHTSA Recall 18V005000: Equipment

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,034 vehicles. It affects 24 models including the Gulf Stream Amerilite.

3,034
vehicles potentially affected
24
models affected
2018
owners notified (February 14)
NHTSA campaign18V005000
Manufacturer campaign20170104
ComponentEQUIPMENT
Report receivedJanuary 4, 2018
Owner notificationFebruary 14, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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

Safety risk

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

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 18V005000

Make and modelModel years
Gulf Stream Amerilite2011, 2012
Gulf Stream Aztec2011, 2012
Gulf Stream Canyon Trail2011, 2012
Gulf Stream Capri2011, 2012
Gulf Stream Cavalier2011, 2012
Gulf Stream Conquest2011, 2012
Gulf Stream Endura Max2011, 2012
Gulf Stream Executive Ridgeline2011, 2012
Gulf Stream Explorer2011, 2012
Gulf Stream Gulf Breeze2011, 2012
Gulf Stream Innsbrook2011, 2012
Gulf Stream Kingsport2011, 2012
Gulf Stream Mako2011, 2012
Gulf Stream Matrix2011, 2012
Gulf Stream Northern Express2011, 2012
Gulf Stream Ridgeline2011, 2012
Gulf Stream Serenity2011, 2012
Gulf Stream Sky2011, 2012
Gulf Stream Special Edition2011, 2012
Gulf Stream Streamlite2011, 2012
Gulf Stream Track & Trail2011, 2012
Gulf Stream Trailmaster2011, 2012
Gulf Stream Visa2011, 2012
Gulf Stream Yellowstone2011, 2012

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.