Vehicle recall 08V418000 · August 15, 2008
Gulf Stream Friendship, Scenic Cruiser and 1 more model
These steering gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V418000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 15, 2008
- Filed by
- GULF STREAM COACH, INC.
- Owner notification
- July 15, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 28
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
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 (2005, 2008-2009): 2009, 2008, 2005
- Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser (2005, 2008-2009): 2009, 2008, 2005
- Gulf Stream Tourmaster (2005, 2008-2009): 2009, 2008, 2005
Has your Gulf Stream been repaired?
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