Gulf Stream Friendship, Scenic Cruiser, Tourmaster (2005-2009): Steering
Recall 08V418000 · Aug 15, 2008 · Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
28
vehicles affected
28
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V418000
- Date
- Aug 15, 2008
- Maker
- Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
- Units affected
- 28
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- Model years
- 2005-2009
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 9 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Stream | Friendship | 2005, 2008-2009 |
| Gulf Stream | Scenic Cruiser | 2005, 2008-2009 |
| Gulf Stream | Tourmaster | 2005, 2008-2009 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V418000?
3 models: Gulf Stream Friendship (2005, 2008-2009), Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser (2005, 2008-2009), Gulf Stream Tourmaster (2005, 2008-2009), about 28 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V418000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.