NHTSA recall 08V418000
Steering · Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Affects 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Gulf stream is working with daimler trucks to have the steering gear replace (please see 07V343).
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2005 Gulf Stream Friendship
- 2005 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser
- 2005 Gulf Stream Tourmaster
- 2008 Gulf Stream Friendship
- 2008 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser
- 2008 Gulf Stream Tourmaster
- 2009 Gulf Stream Friendship
- 2009 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser
- 2009 Gulf Stream Tourmaster
- Gulf Stream Friendship
- Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser
- Gulf Stream Tourmaster
All model years NHTSA lists
2005 Gulf Stream Friendship, 2008 Gulf Stream Friendship, 2009 Gulf Stream Friendship, 2005 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser, 2008 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser, 2009 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser, 2005 Gulf Stream Tourmaster, 2008 Gulf Stream Tourmaster, 2009 Gulf Stream Tourmaster.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 08V418000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.