NHTSA Recall 08V354000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V354000; Date: Jul. 31, 2008
Should these bolts fracture, the resulting loss of steering control could cause a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Gulf Stream Crescendo; 2008 Gulf Stream Crescendo; 2007 Gulf Stream Tourmaster; 2008 Gulf Stream Tourmaster; 2007 Gulf Stream Yellowstone; 2008 Gulf Stream Yellowstone
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Affected Units:: 68
Recall Summary:
Gulf stream is recalling 68 my 2007-2008 crescendo, tour master and yellowstone motor homes built on freightliner chassis. The aac front axle steering arm bolts with a latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which may result in fatigue or fracture of the steering arm bolts.
How to Fix:
Gulf stream is working with daimler trucks (freightliner) to repair these vehicles free of charge (please see 07v306). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.
Recall 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.
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