NHTSA Recall 06V178000: Steering

GULF STREAM COACH, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on May 23, 2006, covering an estimated 39 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Gulf Stream Friendship.

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

NHTSA campaign	06V178000
Component	STEERING
Report received	May 23, 2006
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

On certain class a motor homes built on a spartan chassis, the steering gear support bracket has the potential to fail when subject to the repetitive forces of static steering conditions.

Safety risk

Loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan chassis is conducting this recall (please see 06v156000) and will replace the steering support bracket free of charge. Owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400.

Notes

Customers may also 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 06V178000

Make and model	Model years
Gulf Stream Friendship	1998, 1999
Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser	1998, 1999
Gulf Stream Tourmaster	1998, 1999

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.