Recall 12V-366: 2006–2009 Gulf Stream Bounty Hunters, 2006–2009 Gulf Stream Crescendo and 3 more
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Jul 30, 2012, covering about 443 vehicles.
The problem
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, may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.
The risk
Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
Daimler Trucks recall campaign number is FL-628.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 12V366000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Stream Bounty Hunters | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Gulf Stream Crescendo | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Gulf Stream Independence | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Gulf Stream Sun Voyager | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Gulf Stream Yellowstone | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V-366?
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, may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.
How is recall 12V-366 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.