The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V343000·Announced 2017-05-26

Gulf Stream Cruiser Travel Trailer Recall for Incorrect Axle Capacity Label

Gulf Stream is recalling 2018 Cruiser VN23BHS travel trailers because the Federal Certification Label overstates axle capacity by 700 lbs, posing a 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 (axle failure/crash) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

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

The incorrect information on the label can cause the vehicle to be overloaded or result in axle failure, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on June 26, 2017.

Gulf Stream will notify owners and mail them a corrected Federal Certification Label free of charge. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is GS2500517. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
GULF STREAM CRUISER VN23BHS
Brand
GULF STREAM
Manufacturer
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
7

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)

  • CRUISER VN23BHS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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