GULF STREAM AMERILITE 2012: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V230000

Make Model Year
GULF STREAM AMERILITE 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-04-28 2017-04-04 2017-04-07

Production Dates: 2011-01-18 - 2017-03-31

Manufacturers Involved: Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: GS040417

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 251

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567

Summary

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.

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.