Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V418000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V418000 by Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.. Includes 28 affected units, STEERING GEAR SPACER/FREIGHTLINER/ZF, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V418000

Manufacturer: Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-08-15T00:00:00

Subject: Steering gear spacer/freightliner/zf

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 28

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xuet-ygfh~w4tc

NHTSA ID: 08V418000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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