NHTSA Campaign 17V230000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Issued by Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. · Reported Apr 4, 2017 · 251 vehicles affected

What's 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."

Consequence

Incorrect GVWR information may result in the trailer being overloaded, affecting the tires or the vehicle's handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
GULF STREAM AMERILITE 2011 251
GULF STREAM AMERILITE 2012 251
GULF STREAM AMERILITE 2013 251
GULF STREAM AMERILITE 2014 251
GULF STREAM AMERILITE 2015 251
GULF STREAM AMERILITE 2016 251
GULF STREAM AMERILITE 2017 251

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V230000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.