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Gulf Stream SUN Voyager Recall 04V380: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

NHTSA campaign 04V380, reported August 3, 2004, 104 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 04V380GULF STREAM COACH, INC.
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Problem
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT WITH DEWALT/POWER GEAR HYDRAULIC HOSES USED FOR THE SLIDE-OUT ROOMS AND LEVELING JACKS, THE CRIMPING PROCESS FOR ATTACHING THE HOSE FITTING TO THE END OF THE HYDRAULIC HOSE WAS PERFORMED IMPROPERLY.
Risk
WHEN ONE OF THE IMPROPERLY CRIMPED HOSE ASSEMBLIES IS PLACED UNDER A HEAVY LOAD, HYDRAULIC FLUID COULD BE RELEASED IN A HIGH PRESSURE SPRAY CREATING A RISK OF FIRE.
Remedy
DEWALT/POWER GEAR WILL NOTIFY GULF STREAM CUSTOMERS AND WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE HOSE FITTING. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GULF STREAM COACH AT 800-289-8787.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Gulf Stream Atrium Special Edition20042005
Gulf Stream Crescendo20042005
Gulf Stream Friendship20042005
Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser20042005
Gulf Stream SUN Voyager20042005
Gulf Stream SUN Voyager SE20042005
Gulf Stream Yellowstone20042005