Other: labelsRecall 17V-343 · 2018 Gulf Stream Cruiser VN23BHS
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. recall 17V-343 covers 7 2018 Gulf Stream Cruiser VN23BHS for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on May 26, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 29% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V343000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
The incorrect information can cause the vehicle to be overloaded or result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
29%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 13, 2017 to May 12, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.