NHTSA recall 08V420000
Suspension · Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Affects 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The 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,…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2008 Gulf Stream Crescendo
- 2008 Gulf Stream Tourmaster
- 2008 Gulf Stream Yellowstone
- 2009 Gulf Stream Crescendo
- 2009 Gulf Stream Tourmaster
- 2009 Gulf Stream Yellowstone
- Gulf Stream Crescendo
- Gulf Stream Tourmaster
- Gulf Stream Yellowstone
All model years NHTSA lists
2008 Gulf Stream Crescendo, 2009 Gulf Stream Crescendo, 2008 Gulf Stream Tourmaster, 2009 Gulf Stream Tourmaster, 2008 Gulf Stream Yellowstone, 2009 Gulf Stream Yellowstone.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 08V420000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.