NHTSA Recall 17V343000
Filed by Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2017-05-26. An estimated 7 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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."
Risk
The incorrect information can cause the vehicle to be overloaded or result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: GS2500517
Notes
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.