The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V857000·Announced 2018-12-03

Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser Recalled for Insufficient Bearing Grease

Gulf Stream is recalling 2019 Vintage Cruiser recreational trailers because inner hub bearings may lack sufficient grease, risking overheating and hub failure.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension/axle) where component failure can affect handling and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser recreational trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased. This lack of lubrication can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.

If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, which can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on January 29, 2019.

Gulf Stream will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. 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 VINTAGE CRUISER
Brand
GULF STREAM
Manufacturer
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
16

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)

  • VINTAGE CRUISER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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