GULF STREAM AMERILITE 2012: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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
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."
Incorrect GVWR information may result in the trailer being overloaded, affecting the tires or the vehicle's handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
