NHTSA Recall 08V420000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V420000; Date: Aug. 15, 2008
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Gulf Stream Crescendo; 2009 Gulf Stream Crescendo; 2008 Gulf Stream Tourmaster; 2009 Gulf Stream Tourmaster; 2008 Gulf Stream Yellowstone; 2009 Gulf Stream Yellowstone
Component: Suspension
Manufactured by: Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Affected Units:: 50
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Customers may 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 10, 2008
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