Vehicle recall 09V382000 · October 1, 2009
Gulf Stream Atrium, Friendship and 6 more models
A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V382000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 1, 2009
- Filed by
- GULF STREAM COACH, INC.
- Owner notification
- October 20, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 242
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Gulf Stream Atrium (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
- Gulf Stream Friendship (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Gulf Stream Independence (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Gulf Stream Sun Voyager (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Gulf Stream Tourmaster (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Gulf Stream Tourmaster Elite (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Gulf Stream Yellowstone (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
Has your Gulf Stream been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Gulf Stream dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.