Gulf Stream Amerilite (2011-2017): Equipment
Recall 17V230000 · Apr 4, 2017 · Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
251
vehicles affected
251
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V230000
- Date
- Apr 4, 2017
- Maker
- Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
- Units affected
- 251
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Other > Labels
- Model years
- 2011-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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."
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
1 model, 7 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Stream | Amerilite | 2011-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V230000?
1 model: Gulf Stream Amerilite (2011-2017), about 251 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V230000?
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.
What can happen?
Incorrect GVWR information may result in the trailer being overloaded, affecting the tires or the vehicle's handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.