Vehicle recall 06V178000 · May 23, 2006
Gulf Stream Friendship, Scenic Cruiser and 1 more model
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V178000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 23, 2006
- Filed by
- GULF STREAM COACH, INC.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 39
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Gulf Stream Friendship (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
- Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
- Gulf Stream Tourmaster (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
Has your Gulf Stream been repaired?
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