2008 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER RECALL - #12V366000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER |
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| Manufacturer |
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
3/18/2005 - 12/31/2009 |
| Recalled on |
7/31/2012 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
443 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Daimler Trucks recall campaign number is FL-628.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2008 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2008 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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