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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V418📅 Aug 21, 2008

2005, 2008–2009 Gulf Stream Friendship & 2005, 2008–2009 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser + 1 more recall: steering

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

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

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V418000
Manufacturer
GULF STREAM COACH, INC.
Vehicles affected
28
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 15, 2008
Built
Apr 29, 2004 – Jun 6, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V418 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V418?

2005, 2008–2009 Gulf Stream Friendship & 2005, 2008–2009 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser + 1 more. 28 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Gulf Stream dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.