Gulf Stream Crescendo problems & recalls

Problem: Gulf stream coach, inc. (gulf stream) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 caribbean, yellowstone and independence, 2008-2009 crescendo, sun voyager, and toy hauler, 2008 sun sport, 2008-2010 tour master, 2010 b touring cruiser, 2010-2011 conquest, 2009-2010 conquest super c and super nova, 2009 endura and gladiator motor homes manufactured august 1, 2007 to september 30, 2010. the affected vehicles are equipped with lippert-brand coachstep double and triple electric steps. the bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. as a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.

Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Gulf stream will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. the recall began on march 1, 2016. owners may contact gulf stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. gulf stream's number for this recall is cs070116.

Problem: Gulf stream coach, inc. (gsc) is recall certain model year 2006 through 2008 crescendo, sun voyager, independence, bounty hunters, and yellowstone class a diesel pusher motor homes built on freightliner custom chassis (fccc) from march 18, 2005, through december 2009. these motorhomes chassis are equipped with bosch hydraulic disc brakes which, when exposed to long periods of time of non-driving, may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.

Risk: Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Fccc will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. an interim letter was mailed by dtna on august 6, 2012. owners may contact gsc at 1-800-289-8787 or daimler trucks/fccc at 1-800-547-0712.

Problem: Gulf stream is recalling 29 my 2006-2007 crescendo, tourmaster and friendship motor homes built on freightliner custom chassis with certain detroit diesel mbe 900 epa 04 engines. the high pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes may fatigue and fracture.

Risk: A fractured fuel line may leak diesel fuel possibly resulting in a fire or fuel may be spilled on the road causing a slippery surface, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Fix: Gulf stream is working with detroit diesel and will repair vehicles with a more robust line and vibration dampers free of charge please see 08v-668. the recall is expected to begin during may 2009. owners may contact detroit diesel 1-313-592-3708 or gulf stream at 574-289-8787.

Problem: Gulf stream is recalling 99 my 2006-2007 crescendo, yellowstone, friendship and tourmaster motor home chassis built using inline power steering filters. the filter can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure. this can lead to hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.

Risk: Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Gulf stream is working with daimler trucks to replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.

Problem: Gulf stream is recalling 26,847 my 2003-2006 recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Fix: Gulf stream is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

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 1-231-773-3

Problem: 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.

Risk: Should these bolts fracture, the resulting loss of steering control could cause a crash.

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.

Problem: Certain motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Fix: Gulf stream will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with sc

Problem: On certain motor homes built with dewalt/power gear hydraulic hoses used for the slide-out rooms and leveling jacks, the crimping process for attaching the hose fitting to the end of the hydraulic hose was performed improperly.

Risk: When one of the improperly crimped hose assemblies is placed under a heavy load, hydraulic fluid could be released in a high pressure spray creating a risk of fire.

Fix: Dewalt/power gear will notify gulf stream customers and will inspect and replace the hose fitting. owners should contact gulf stream coach at 800-289-8787.