DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION

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.  

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.  

Corrective Action
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 safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING: LINKAGES: TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

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.

Consequence
Should these bolts fracture, the resulting loss of steering control could cause a crash.

Corrective Action
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 safercar.gov.