2008 Gulf Stream Crescendo problems & recalls

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: 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 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 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.