Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
GULF STREAM
Model Of Vehicle
FRIENDSHIP
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V418000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20040429
End Of Manufacture
20080606
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
28
Date Owners Notified
20080715
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080815