The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V230000·Announced 2017-04-04

Gulf Stream Amerilite Trailers Recalled for Incorrect Weight Placards

Gulf Stream is recalling 2011-2017 Amerilite trailers because incorrect weight information on the Federal Placard may lead to overloading and increased crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where incorrect weight ratings could lead to overloading and crashes, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. is recalling certain 2011-2017 Amerilite trailers, model 14RBC. The recall involves 251 units where the Federal Placard may display incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Incorrect GVWR information may result in the trailer being overloaded, which can affect the tires or the vehicle's handling and increase the risk of a crash.

Gulf Stream will notify owners and 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
GULF STREAM AMERILITE
Brand
GULF STREAM
Manufacturer
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
251

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • AMERILITE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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