2008 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER RECALL - #08V420000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER |
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| Manufacturer |
GULF STREAM COACH, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
9/19/2007 - 2/25/2008 |
| Recalled on |
8/21/2008 |
| Influenced by |
GULF STREAM COACH, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/10/2008 |
| # Affected |
50 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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 1-231-773-3271, DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712, OR GULF STREAM AT 1-574-773-7761. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2008 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT PITMAN
2008 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2008 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2008 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
2008 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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