Recall 08V418000: 2005, 2008–2009 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser and 2 other models

Report received

Aug 15, 2008

Manufacturer

Gulf stream coach, inc.

Potentially affected

28vehicles

Model years

2005, 2008–2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Gulf stream is recalling 38 my 2005, 2008 and 2009 friendship, scenic cruiser, and tourmaster recreational vehicles equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears. These steering gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. This could potentially allow the recirculating balls to escape from the recirculating ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering.

Possible consequence

The operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs, or the need for more steering wheel adjustments while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. Loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Gulf stream is working with daimler trucks to have the steering gear replace (please see 07v343). Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Gulf Stream Friendship0 complaints
• 2008 Gulf Stream Friendship0 complaints
• 2009 Gulf Stream Friendship0 complaints
• 2005 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser0 complaints
• 2008 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser0 complaints
• 2009 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser0 complaints
• 2005 Gulf Stream Tourmaster0 complaints
• 2008 Gulf Stream Tourmaster1 complaints
• 2009 Gulf Stream Tourmaster1 complaints