Vehicle recall 10V584000 · November 22, 2010

Gulf Stream Friendship, Independence and 10 more models

The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Gulf stream is recalling certain recreational vehicles and fifth wheel trailers equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Consequence: The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Remedy: Gulf stream is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10E-049 for additional information. The recall began on March 23, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.
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: 10V584000
Reported to NHTSA: November 22, 2010
Filed by: GULF STREAM COACH, INC.
Owner notification: March 23, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,328
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 10V584000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (2002-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Gulf Stream Aztec (2010): 2010
Gulf Stream Canyon Trail (2002-2006, 2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Gulf Stream Friendship (1997-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
Gulf Stream Independence (2000-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Gulf Stream Mako (2001-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Gulf Stream Prairie Schooner (2000-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser (1997-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
Gulf Stream Sun Voyager (2003-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Gulf Stream Tourmaster (2001-2002, 2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2002, 2001
Gulf Stream Tourmaster Elite (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
Gulf Stream Yellowstone (2000-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000

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