GULF STREAM MOTOR HOME 1998: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
| Make : GULF STREAM | Model : MOTOR HOME | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1997-08-01 - 1999-06-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 02V276006 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 2002-12-03 | Date Added to Database: 2002-12-11 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 631 | ||
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Summary:
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 442, 443, 452, EV452, 453, 462, EV462, 463, EV463, 482, EV482, 483, EV483, 874, AND 875. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A BREAK DOWN IN A RUBBER SEAL WITHIN THE GAS VALVE. AS THE RUBBER SEAL AGES, A LEAK MAY OCCUR, ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO ACCUMULATE IN THE BURNER AREA. |
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Consequence:
THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. |
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Remedy:
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT GAS VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005 OR WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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