Gulf Stream Crescendo (2006) – 08V426000

Defect Description For Recall

Gulf Stream Is Recalling 99 My 2006-2007 Crescendo, Yellowstone, Friendship And Tourmaster Motor Home Chassis Built Using Inline Power Steering Filters. The Filter Can Plug Due To Failure Of The Screen Adhesion To The Filter Housing Causing A Rise In Return Line Pressure. This Can Lead To Hose Separation From The Filter Or Steering Gear Fitting Resulting In A Sudden Loss Of Steering Fluid And Power Assist.

Make Of Vehicle

GULF STREAM

Model Of Vehicle

CRESCENDO

Year

2006

Recall Campaign Number

08V426000

Component Description

Steering:Electric Power Assist System

Effect Of Defect

Sudden Loss Of Steering Assist Without Warning Involving A Motor Home Could Be A Problem For Certain Drivers Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Gulf Stream Is Working With Daimler Trucks To Replace The Affected Filters With A Larger Filter (Please See 07V570). Owners May Contact Daimler Trucks At 1-800-547-0712 Or Gulf Stream At 1-574-773-7761.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20051117

End Of Manufacture

20060725

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

99

Date Owners Notified

20080702

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.

Date Report Received

20080821

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard