The 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
The risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Components: EQUIPMENT
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Stream Amerilite | 2011 | 0 | 3 |
| Gulf Stream Amerilite | 2012 | 1 | 3 |
| Gulf Stream Aztec | 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| Gulf Stream Aztec | 2012 | 0 | 2 |
| Gulf Stream Canyon Trail | 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| Gulf Stream Canyon Trail | 2012 | 0 | 2 |
| Gulf Stream Capri | 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| Gulf Stream Capri | 2012 | 0 | 2 |
| Gulf Stream Cavalier | 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| Gulf Stream Cavalier | 2012 | 0 | 2 |
| Gulf Stream Conquest | 2011 | 0 | 3 |
| Gulf Stream Conquest | 2012 | 0 | 2 |
| Gulf Stream Endura MAX | 2011 | 1 | 2 |
| Gulf Stream Endura MAX | 2012 | 0 | 2 |
| Gulf Stream Executive Ridgeline | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Gulf Stream Executive Ridgeline | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Gulf Stream Explorer | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Gulf Stream Explorer | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Gulf Stream Gulf Breeze | 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| Gulf Stream Gulf Breeze | 2012 | 0 | 2 |
| Gulf Stream Innsbrook | 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| Gulf Stream Innsbrook | 2012 | 0 | 2 |
| Gulf Stream Kingsport | 2011 | 2 | 3 |
| Gulf Stream Kingsport | 2012 | 0 | 3 |
| Gulf Stream Mako | 2011 | 0 | 3 |
| Gulf Stream Mako | 2012 | 0 | 2 |
| Gulf Stream Matrix | 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| Gulf Stream Matrix | 2012 | 0 | 2 |
| Gulf Stream Northern Express | 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| Gulf Stream Northern Express | 2012 | 0 | 2 |
Other equipment recalls in 2018
142 of the 912 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2018 concerned the equipment; Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. filed 32 campaigns in all.
| 18V936000 28 Dec 2018 | Arcimoto Inc |
| 18V923000 20 Dec 2018 | Great Dane Trailers |
| 18V900000 19 Dec 2018 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| 18V918000 19 Dec 2018 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 18V896000 17 Dec 2018 | Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC |
| 18V882000 12 Dec 2018 | Van Hool N.V. |
| 18V871000 7 Dec 2018 | Keystone RV Company |
| 18V855000 30 Nov 2018 | Winnebago Industries, Inc |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2018