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2008 Gulf Stream AmeriliteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Gulf Stream Amerilite, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Latches/locks/linkages

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 21, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Gulf Stream Amerilite has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Latches/locks/linkages10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2008 Gulf Stream Amerilite recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Gulf Stream.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other Amerilite year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Amerilite median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'20'24'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Amerilite owners report

Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS PERSONS WERE LOCKED INSIDE TRAILER AND UNABLE TO EXIT FROM THE INSIDE WITHOUT UNLOCKING FROM OUTSIDE. ALSO LOCKS ON ACCESS STORAGE COMPARTMENTS NEVER FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO REACH FASTECK THE MANUFACTURER BY E-MAIL AND PHONE HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL. ONLY A…
Complaint 10593169 · May 21, 2014

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