NHTSA vehicle safety data
2008 Gulf Stream Crescendo Recalls & Complaints
The 2008 Gulf Stream Crescendo has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Gulf Stream dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Gulf Stream Crescendo. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2008 Gulf Stream Crescendo owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Gulf Stream Crescendo, describing incidents dated November 6, 2009.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Equipment 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10308382 · Filed
WE WERE RUNNING ON GENERATOR POWER FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE BUYING NEW RV. THE DVD PLAYER CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE RV WAS RUNNING ON GENERATOR POWER. DEALER REPAIR TRACED IT BACK TO FAULTY VOLTAGE REGULATOR ON THE GENERATOR. RV DESIGN LACKS SURGE PROTECTOR ON INCOMING ELECTRICAL POWER AND ON GENERATOR…
Electric Entry Steps may be Unstable
NHTSA #16V007000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported January 11, 2016 · Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Potentially affected: 662 vehicles
Repair completion: 8.91% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Gulf Stream campaign CS070116 · Owners notified March 1, 2016 · Vehicles built August 1, 2007 – September 30, 2010 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Caribbean, Yellowstone and Independence, 2008-2009 Crescendo, Sun Voyager, and Toy Hauler, 2008 Sun Sport, 2008-2010 Tour Master, 2010 B Touring Cruiser, 2010-2011 Conquest, 2009-2010 Conquest Super C and Super Nova, 2009 Endura and Gladiator motor homes manufactured August 1, 2007 to September 30, 2010. The affected vehicles are equipped with Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. The bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
Safety consequence
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Gulf Stream will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is CS070116.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Hydraulic Brakes
NHTSA #12V366000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice
Reported July 30, 2012 · Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Potentially affected: 443 vehicles
Vehicles built March 18, 2005 – December 31, 2009 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (GSC) is recall certain model year 2006 through 2008 Crescendo, Sun Voyager, Independence, Bounty Hunters, and Yellowstone Class A diesel pusher motor homes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) from March 18, 2005, through December 2009. These motorhomes chassis are equipped with Bosch hydraulic disc brakes which, when exposed to long periods of time of non-driving, may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.
Safety consequence
Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
FCCC will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed by DTNA on August 6, 2012. Owners may contact GSC at 1-800-289-8787 or Daimler Trucks/FCCC at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Daimler Trucks recall campaign number is FL-628.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
TRANSVERSE BEAM/SAF HOLLAND/DAIMLER TRUCKS
NHTSA #08V420000 · Suspension · NHTSA notice
Reported August 15, 2008 · GULF STREAM COACH, INC.
Potentially affected: 50 vehicles
Owners notified October 10, 2008 · Vehicles built September 19, 2007 – February 25, 2008 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
GULF STREAM IS RECALLING 50 MY 2008-2009 CRESCENDO, YELLOWSTONE, AND TOURMASTER RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SAF-HOLLAND ADL SERIES REAR SUSPENSIONS. IN SOME INSTANCES THE TRANSVERSE BEAM WAS NOT PROPERLY WELDED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE OF THE WELD.
Safety consequence
IF THE WELD FAILS, VEHICLE STABILITY WHILE CORNERING COULD BE AFFECTED RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSVERSE BEAM COULD DROP TO THE GROUND CAUSING SPARKS THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD.
Manufacturer remedy
GULF STREAM IS WORKING WITH DAIMLER TRUCKS AND SAF-HOLLAND TO HAVE A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE ADL TRANSVERSE BEAM PERFORMED. IF A WELD DEFECT IS IDENTIFIED, SAF-HOLLAND WILL PROVIDE A SERVICE REPLACEMENT KIT THAT CONTAINS A NEW TRANSVERSE BEAM, ALL NECESSARY INSTALLATION HARDWARE, BEAM REPLACEMENT, AND INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 08E031). OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAF-HOLLAND AT 1-231-773-3271, DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712, OR GULF STREAM AT 1-574-773-7761.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
STEERING ARM/TIE ROD ARM/FREIGHTLINER
NHTSA #08V354000 · Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported July 31, 2008 · GULF STREAM COACH, INC.
Potentially affected: 68 vehicles
Vehicles built December 19, 2006 – September 2, 2007 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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 consequence
SHOULD THESE BOLTS FRACTURE, THE RESULTING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Manufacturer 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.
Other Gulf Stream Crescendo model years
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