Recall 09V382000: 2002–2003 Gulf Stream Tourmaster and 6 other models
- Report received
- Oct 1, 2009
- Manufacturer
- Gulf stream coach, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 242vehicles
- Model years
- 2002–2004
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Gulf stream is recalling certain motorhomes equipped with norcold model 1200lr, 1200lrim, and 1201lrim refrigerators with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. If a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased the heat source could generate very high temperatures. At such high temperatures, the cooling unit could rupture.
Possible consequence
If a leak occurs and the unit continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
Remedy
Gulf stream is working with norcold and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge. Please also see norcold's defect notice 09e-027. The safety recall began on october 20, 2009. Owners may contact gulf stream at 1-800-289-8787 or norcold's recall center at 1-800-767-9101.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2002 Gulf Stream Atrium0 complaints
- 2003 Gulf Stream Atrium0 complaints
- 2004 Gulf Stream Atrium1 complaints
- 2002 Gulf Stream Friendship3 complaints
- 2003 Gulf Stream Friendship1 complaints
- 2002 Gulf Stream Independence0 complaints
- 2003 Gulf Stream Independence3 complaints
- 2002 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser0 complaints
- 2003 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser0 complaints
- 2002 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager5 complaints
- 2003 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager6 complaints
- 2002 Gulf Stream Tourmaster0 complaints
- 2003 Gulf Stream Tourmaster0 complaints
- 2002 Gulf Stream Yellowstone3 complaints
- 2003 Gulf Stream Yellowstone1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.