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2004-2017 · 12 model years

Gulf Stream Amerilite Problems by year

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Gulf Stream Amerilite across 12 model years, and it has 5 recalls. The 2012 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the suspension.

Most complaints for its age20121 complaint · 3 recallsSee the 2012
Complaints
4
Recalls
5
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Amerilite complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20170200-D
20160200-D
20150100-B
20140100-B
20131200SuspensionD
20121300Body, doors & structureF
20110300-F
20101100Body, doors & structureC
20090100-B
20081100Body, doors & structureC
20070100-B
20040100-B

Most common Amerilite problems

Gulf Stream Amerilite recalls 5

Equipment: labels

17V230000251 vehicles affected

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...

Latches / locks / linkages

13V51100048,053 vehicles affected

Gulft Stream Coach (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Cavalier, lnnsbrook, Conquest, Amerilite, Stream lite, Emerald Bay, Fire Fly, V Stream Ultra, Mako, Gulf Breeze, Side Track, Matrix, Mini Superlite, Zero Gravity, Visa, Capri, Northern...

Latest Amerilite complaints

2013 Gulf Stream AmeriliteSuspensionWheels & tires

Returning home from a trip, I noticed right side tire with unusual wear. The tire was nearly bald and about to blow and cause an accident. I took the trailer to the dealer. I was told the axle was not installed correctly from the factory. Had I not caught this, it would have caused an accident. The dealer told me it was a disastrous condition. The manufacturer (lippert components) would not correct this issue. *Tr

Filed Incident Suspension · WheelsNHTSA 10644212
2010 Gulf Stream AmeriliteBody, doors & structure

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gulf stream amerilite. The contact stated that he attempted to have his vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 13v511000 (latches/locks/linkages) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in october of 2013, there should have been a remedy available before may of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had experienced the interior side door lock jamming failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Incident Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 10594527
2008 Gulf Stream AmeriliteBody, doors & structure

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 full mailbox message. I am concerned about these defective locks in case of fire. *Tr

Filed Incident Structure · Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 10593169
2012 Gulf Stream AmeriliteBody, doors & structure

Dear sir, ref: nhtsa recall # 13e039 I received a recall letter dated oct 31, 2013 from fastec industrial corp., A division of wesco distribution inc informing me that the deadbolt lock cylinder on my travel trailer was subject to a recall. I first contacted the above company around the middle of february at which time the customer service person said I should receive the replacement lock cylinder in four weeks. At the end of march I called the company again and they said I should receive the replacement in two...

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weeks. I called the company again at the end of april and still the same response. I would like use my trailer in the near future but I am reluctant to do so until I can replace the defective deadbolt lock cylinder. Thanks in advance for your assistance. [[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Filed Incident Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 10588685

Questions about the Gulf Stream Amerilite

Which Gulf Stream Amerilite years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2008 (1), 2010 (1), 2012 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2012 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Gulf Stream Amerilite years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2004, 2007, 2009 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Amerilite years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Gulf Stream Amerilite problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (3), suspension (1), wheels & tires (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Gulf Stream Amerilite have?

NHTSA lists 5 recalls across all Gulf Stream Amerilite model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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