2007 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO
The 2007 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2007 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO, potentially affecting up to 639 vehicles.
Recall 09V141000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 29 vehicles affected
Defect: GULF STREAM IS RECALLING 29 MY 2006-2007 CRESCENDO, TOURMASTER AND FRIENDSHIP MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS WITH CERTAIN DETROIT DIESEL MBE 900 EPA 04 ENGINES. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND TRANSFER TUBES MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE.
Consequence: A FRACTURED FUEL LINE MAY LEAK DIESEL FUEL POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR FUEL MAY BE SPILLED ON THE ROAD CAUSING A SLIPPERY SURFACE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: GULF STREAM IS WORKING WITH DETROIT DIESEL AND WILL REPAIR VEHICLES WITH A MORE ROBUST LINE AND VIBRATION DAMPERS FREE OF CHARGE PLEASE SEE 08V-668. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL 1-313-592-3708...
View full details →Recall 08V426000 — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| 99 vehicles affected
Defect: GULF STREAM IS RECALLING 99 MY 2006-2007 CRESCENDO, YELLOWSTONE, FRIENDSHIP AND TOURMASTER MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BUILT USING INLINE POWER STEERING FILTERS. THE FILTER CAN PLUG DUE TO FAILURE OF THE SCREEN ADHESION TO THE FILTER HOUSING CAUSING A RISE IN RETURN LINE PRESSURE. THIS CAN LEAD TO HOSE SEPARATION FROM THE FILTER OR STEERING GEAR FITTING RESULTING IN A SUDDEN...
Consequence: SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST WITHOUT WARNING INVOLVING A MOTOR HOME COULD BE A PROBLEM FOR CERTAIN DRIVERS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: GULF STREAM IS WORKING WITH DAIMLER TRUCKS TO REPLACE THE AFFECTED FILTERS WITH A LARGER FILTER (PLEASE SEE 07V570). OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712 OR GULF STREAM AT 1-574-773-7761.
View full details →Recall 08V354000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 68 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 12V366000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 443 vehicles affected
Defect: 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,...
Consequence: Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A GULF STREAM CRESCENDO RV WITH AN AFTER MARKET TRIMARK LOCK, MODEL NUMBER: 060-0650. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE DOOR IT FAILED TO UNLOCK. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IN ORDER TO OPEN THE DOOR HE HAD TO DISMANTLE THE LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD CON TACT HIM AT A LATER DATE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 71,155. UPDATED 10/15/12 *CN
Safety Rating for the 2007 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GULF STREAM CRESCENDO
- 2002 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO — 0 complaints
- 2003 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO — 0 complaints
- 2004 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO — 1 complaint
- 2005 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO — 0 complaints
- 2006 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO — 0 complaints
- 2007 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO (current)
- 2008 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO — 2 complaints
- 2009 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO — 0 complaints
Other GULF STREAM Models
- GULF STREAM MOTORHOME — 68 total complaints
- GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER — 58 total complaints
- GULF STREAM GULF STREAM — 40 total complaints
- GULF STREAM CONQUEST — 24 total complaints
- GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER — 21 total complaints
- GULF STREAM FRIENDSHIP — 17 total complaints
- GULF STREAM TOURMASTER — 15 total complaints
- GULF STREAM SCENIC CRUISER — 13 total complaints