2008 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO
The 2008 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, SUSPENSION, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2008 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO, potentially affecting up to 1,223 vehicles.
Recall 16V007000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 662 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
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...
View full details →Recall 08V420000 — SUSPENSION
| 50 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
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 2008 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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. WE HAD TO EVACUATE RV OF PEOPLE AND SHOW DOGS. GENERATOR PROMPTLY TURNED OFF WHICH LIMITED DAMAGE. THIS HAPPENED IN NOVEMBER 2009 AND DEALER SERVICE MANAGER STILL WORKING ON REPAIR IN FEB 2010 WITH NO HELP FROM RV MANUFACTURER. ALSO BLEW OUT TELEVISIONS. COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE IF OCCUPANTS HAD BEEN SLEEPING OR COACH HAD BEEN UNOCCUPIED, BUT WE WERE UP AND EATING BREAKFAST. *TR UPDATED 05/13/10 *BF UPDATED 05/14/10
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. WE HAD TO EVACUATE RV OF PEOPLE AND SHOW DOGS. GENERATOR PROMPTLY TURNED OFF WHICH LIMITED DAMAGE. THIS HAPPENED IN NOVEMBER 2009 AND DEALER SERVICE MANAGER STILL WORKING ON REPAIR IN FEB 2010 WITH NO HELP FROM RV MANUFACTURER. ALSO BLEW OUT TELEVISIONS. COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE IF OCCUPANTS HAD BEEN SLEEPING OR COACH HAD BEEN UNOCCUPIED, BUT WE WERE UP AND EATING BREAKFAST. *TR UPDATED 05/13/10 *BF UPDATED 05/14/10
Safety Rating for the 2008 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GULF STREAM CRESCENDO
- 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 — 1 complaint
- 2008 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO (current)
- 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