- The problem
- 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 Express, Vista, Aztec, Yellowstone, Prairie Schooner, G Force, Max Wide Open, Endura Max, Canyon Trail, Sedona, Ridgeline, Kingsport, Trail Master, Sky and Bull Dog travel trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, through April 25, 2013 and equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
- The risk
- If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the travel trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Gulf Stream will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Fastec at 1-800-837-2505 or Gulf Stream at 1-574-773-7761. Gulf Stream's recall number is 13FI-1013.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Gulf Stream Amerilite Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Gulf Stream Amerilite with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2013 for the latches / locks / linkages. For comparison, the 2007 has 0 and the 2009 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Amerilite year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2008 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2008 Gulf Stream Amerilite problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2008 Gulf Stream Amerilite recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
Be the first Amerilite owner to share.
Problems or none - your experience is exactly what the next buyer is looking for. Write it now
1 complaints about the 2008 Gulf Stream Amerilite
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Gulf Stream Amerilite: every year compared
All Amerilite years2008 Gulf Stream Amerilite vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Gulf Stream Amerilite | 1 | 1 | C | |
| 2008 Gulf Stream Crescendo | 1 | 4 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2008 Gulf Stream Amerilite
Does the 2008 Gulf Stream Amerilite have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Gulf Stream Amerilite: latches / locks / linkages (October 2013). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Gulf Stream Amerilite?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2008 Gulf Stream Amerilite had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 21, 2014 and the latest on May 21, 2014. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2008 Gulf Stream Amerilite a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Gulf Stream Amerilite year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Gulf Stream Amerilite years have the most complaints?
2008 (1), 2010 (1), 2012 (1). See every Gulf Stream Amerilite year compared.
What should I do if my 2008 Gulf Stream Amerilite has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data