Gulf Stream Crescendo (2009) – 08V420000

Defect Description For Recall

Gulf Stream Is Recalling 50 My 2008-2009 Crescendo, Yellowstone, And Tourmaster Recreational Vehicles Equipped With Saf-Holland Adl Series Rear Suspensions. In Some Instances The Transverse Beam Was Not Properly Welded Which Could Result In A Failure Of The Weld.

Make Of Vehicle

GULF STREAM

Model Of Vehicle

CRESCENDO

Year

2009

Recall Campaign Number

08V420000

Component Description

Suspension

Effect Of Defect

If The Weld Fails, Vehicle Stability While Cornering Could Be Affected Resulting In Loss Of Vehicle Control, Possibly Resulting In A Crash. In Addition, The Transverse Beam Could Drop To The Ground Causing Sparks That Could Cause A Fire Hazard.

Fix Defect

Gulf Stream Is Working With Daimler Trucks And Saf-Holland To Have A Visual InspeCTIon Of The Adl Transverse Beam Performed. If A Weld Defect Is Identified, Saf-Holland Will Provide A Service Replacement Kit That Contains A New Transverse Beam, All Necessary Installation Hardware, Beam Replacement, And InstruCTIons Free Of Charge (Please See 08E031). Owners May Contact Saf-Holland At 1-231-773-3271, Daimler Trucks At 1-800-547-0712, Or Gulf Stream At 1-574-773-7761.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20070919

End Of Manufacture

20080225

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

50

Date Owners Notified

20081010

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.

Date Report Received

20080815

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard