Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V178000 Reported May 23, 2006

Steering gear support failure/spartan

Q: What is recall 06V178000?

NHTSA recall 06V178000 was issued by Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. on May 23, 2006. It addresses: Steering gear support failure/spartan. The recall affects approximately 39 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. · N/A · 39 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

06V178000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 23, 2006

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 06V178000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 06V178000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06V178000?

NHTSA recall 06V178000 was issued by Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. on May 23, 2006. It addresses: Steering gear support failure/spartan. The recall affects approximately 39 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V178000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.