1998–1999 Gulf Stream Friendship, 1998–1999 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser, 1998–1999 Gulf Stream Tourmaster Recall: ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A SPARTAN CHASSIS, THE STEERING…
NHTSA campaign 06V178000 · Steering · filed May 23, 2006 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A SPARTAN CHASSIS, THE STEERING GEAR SUPPORT BRACKET HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FAIL WHEN SUBJECT TO THE REPETITIVE FORCES OF STATIC STEERING CONDITIONS.
The risk
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
SPARTAN CHASSIS IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06V156000) AND WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SUPPORT BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Stream | Friendship | 1998, 1999 |
| Gulf Stream | Scenic Cruiser | 1998, 1999 |
| Gulf Stream | Tourmaster | 1998, 1999 |
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More Gulf Stream Friendship recalls
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- 2006–2007 Gulf Stream Crescendo and 2 other models — Fuel System, Other
- 2006–2007 Gulf Stream Crescendo and 3 other models — Steering
Other campaigns involving Gulf Stream vehicles
- 2026 Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite and 1 other model — Wires in the taillight harness may be reversed, causing the…
- 2024 Gulf Stream Trail Boss — Incorrect tire size and tire pressure are listed on the…
- 2023–2024 Gulf Stream BT Cruiser and 1 other model — Please see the recall report for a complete list of model…
All Gulf Stream Friendship recalls → · All Gulf Stream recalls →
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 06V178000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.