NEWMAR MOTOR HOME 2003: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| Make : NEWMAR | Model : MOTOR HOME | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 2002-05-31 - 2003-06-03 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V329000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2003-09-15 | Date Received by ODI: 2003-09-03 | Date Added to Database: 2003-09-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1699 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH T-1 THERMAL CIRCUIT BREAKERS, SURFACE MOUNT AND PANEL MOUNT, IF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER HANDLE IS HELD IN THE "ON" POSITION AFTER THE UNIT IS TRIPPED AND THE CIRCUIT CONTACTS WELD TOGETHER, HEAT MAY BE GENERATED THAT MAY DAMAGE ATTACHED OR ADJACENT WIRING CREATING A RISK OF FIRE. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, SERIOUS INJURY OR POSSIBLY DEATH COULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
GULF STREAM WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH BUSSMAN 185 SERIES CIRCUIT BREAKERS FREE OF CHARGE. THESE CIRCUIT BREAKERS CAN BE SENT DIRECTLY TO YOU OR TO A REPAIR FACILITY OF YOUR CHOOSING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 15, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GULF STREAM AT 1-800-482-6456. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | 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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