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.