GULF STREAM CRUISER VN23BHS 2018: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V343000

Make Model Year
GULF STREAM CRUISER VN23BHS 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-06-26 2017-05-26 2017-05-30

Production Dates: 2017-04-13 - 2017-05-12

Manufacturers Involved: Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: GS2500517

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567

Summary

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. "Gulf Stream" is recalling certain 2018 Vintage Cruiser travel trailers, model VN23BHS. The Federal Certification Label overstates the capacity of each axle by 700lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

The incorrect information can cause the vehicle to be overloaded or result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gulf Stream will notify owners and will mail them a corrected Federal Certification Label, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is GS2500517.

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.