Gulf Stream recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Amerilite trailers, model 14RBC. The Federal Placard on these vehicles may have incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
What could happen
Incorrect GVWR information may result in the trailer being overloaded, affecting the tires or the vehicle's handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Gulf Stream will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is GS040417.
Vehicles covered
- Gulf Stream Amerilite 2011–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V230000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 4, 2017
- Owners notified
- Apr 28, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 251
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 18, 2011 to Mar 31, 2017
- Part
- Equipment › Other › Labels
- Maker's own recall number
- GS040417
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 567
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Gulf Stream recall: Equipment Oct 31, 2019
- Gulf Stream recall: Equipment Jan 4, 2018
- Gulf Stream recall: Equipment Jun 13, 2016
- Gulf Stream recall: Latches/locks/linkages Oct 17, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.