NHTSA Recall 08V418000: Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)
GULF STREAM COACH, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 28 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Gulf Stream Friendship.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V418000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Report received | August 15, 2008 |
| Owner notification | July 15, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Gulf stream is recalling 38 my 2005, 2008 and 2009 friendship, scenic cruiser, and tourmaster recreational vehicles equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears. These steering gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. This could potentially allow the recirculating balls to escape from the recirculating ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering.
Safety risk
The operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs, or the need for more steering wheel adjustments while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. Loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Gulf stream is working with daimler trucks to have the steering gear replace (please see 07v343). Owners may contact daimler trucks 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 08V418000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Gulf Stream Friendship | 2005, 2008, 2009 |
| Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser | 2005, 2008, 2009 |
| Gulf Stream Tourmaster | 2005, 2008, 2009 |
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.