2002–2005 Gulf Stream Atrium, 2010 Gulf Stream Aztec, 2002–2010 Gulf Stream Canyon Trail and 9 other models Recall: Equipment
NHTSA campaign 10V584000 · Equipment · filed Nov 22, 2010 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Stream | Atrium | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Gulf Stream | Aztec | 2010 |
| Gulf Stream | Canyon Trail | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Gulf Stream | Friendship | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Gulf Stream | Independence | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Gulf Stream | Mako | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Gulf Stream | Prairie Schooner | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Gulf Stream | Scenic Cruiser | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Gulf Stream | Sun Voyager | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Gulf Stream | Tourmaster | 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Gulf Stream | Tourmaster Elite | 2000, 2001 |
| Gulf Stream | Yellowstone | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 10V584000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.