NHTSA Recall 08V354000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
GULF STREAM COACH, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 68 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Gulf Stream Crescendo.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V354000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | July 31, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Should these bolts fracture, the resulting loss of steering control could cause a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 08V354000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Gulf Stream Crescendo | 2007, 2008 |
| Gulf Stream Tourmaster | 2007, 2008 |
| Gulf Stream Yellowstone | 2007, 2008 |
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.