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NHTSA Recall 17V230000: Labels (equipment)

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 251 vehicles. It affects 2011–2017 Gulf Stream Amerilite.

251
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2017
owners notified (April 28)
NHTSA campaign17V230000
Manufacturer campaignGS040417
ComponentEQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS
Report receivedApril 4, 2017
Owner notificationApril 28, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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."

Safety 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.

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 17V230000

Make and modelModel years
Gulf Stream Amerilite2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.