| Make : GULF STREAM | Model : FRIENDSHIP | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 19880801 - 19900401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V062000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19930405 | Date Received by ODI: 19930420 | Date Added to Database: 19930428 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GULF STREAM COACH INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 167 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE WIRE USED TO POWER THE ELECTRONIC MEMORY ON A RADIO INSTALLED IN THE REAR OF THE MOTORHOME WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED DIRECTLY TO THE HOT SIDE OF THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SOLENOID, AND HAS NO FUSE PROTECTION. |
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Consequence:
THE UNFUSED ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CAN OVERLOAD AND OVERHEAT,RESULTING IN A FIRE OF THE ELECTRICAL INSULATING MATERIAL AND POSSIBLY SPREADINGFIRE AND NOXIOUS FUMES THROUGH THE INTERIOR OF THE MOTORHOME. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A FUSE AND FUSE HOLDER TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE CIRCUIT. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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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). |
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