Vehicle recall 17V230000 · April 4, 2017

2011-2017 Gulf Stream Amerilite

The Federal Placard on these vehicles may have incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Amerilite trailers, model 14RBC. The Federal Placard on these vehicles may have incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence: Incorrect GVWR information may result in the trailer being overloaded, affecting the tires or the vehicle's handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Gulf Stream will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is GS040417.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 17V230000
Reported to NHTSA: April 4, 2017
Filed by: Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: GS040417
Owner notification: April 28, 2017
Vehicles potentially affected: 251
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Other › Labels

Recall 17V230000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Gulf Stream Amerilite (2011-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011

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