NHTSA vehicle safety data
2008 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2008 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Gulf Stream dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA #08V418000Reported August 15, 2008 · GULF STREAM COACH, INC.
Potentially affected: 28 vehicles
Defect description
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 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.
Manufacturer 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.
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