Gulf Stream recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain 2018 Vintage Cruiser travel trailers, model VN23BHS. The Federal Certification Label overstates the capacity of each axle by 700lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
What could happen
The incorrect information can cause the vehicle to be overloaded or result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Gulf Stream will notify owners and will mail them a corrected Federal Certification Label, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is GS2500517.
Vehicles covered
- Gulf Stream Cruiser Vn23Bhs 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V343000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 26, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jun 26, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 7
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 13, 2017 to May 12, 2017
- Part
- Equipment › Other › Labels
- Maker's own recall number
- GS2500517
- 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.
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.