GULF STREAM BTOURING CRUISER 2017: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V894000

Make Model Year
GULF STREAM BTOURING CRUISER 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-01-04 2016-12-13 2016-12-13

Production Dates: 2016-05-16 - 2016-07-15

Manufacturers Involved: Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567

Summary

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. "Gulf Stream" is recalling certain model year 2017 B Touring Cruiser motorhomes, model 5210, manufactured May 16, 2016 to July 15, 2016. The Certification label on the affected vehicles may contain incorrect front and rear Gross Axle Weight Rating "GAWR" and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating "GVWR" information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

Labels that contain incorrect weight information can lead to the vehicle being overloaded which can cause axle failure and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gulf Stream will notify owners will provide a corrected Certification label, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787.

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.