2011–2017 Gulf Stream Amerilite recall: equipment
⚠️ 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."
💥 The risk
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V230000
- Manufacturer recall #
- GS040417
- Manufacturer
- Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 251
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-289-8787
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 28, 2017
- Built
- Jan 18, 2011 – Mar 31, 2017
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.