GULF STREAM INDEPENDENCE 2006: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V522000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GULF STREAM | INDEPENDENCE | 2006 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2007-11-08 | 2007-11-08 |
Production Dates: 2005-01-05 - 2006-04-25
Manufacturers Involved: Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 139
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.
THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL "PLEASE SEE 06V148". THEY WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773 OR GULF STREAM AT 1-574-773-7761.
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.
