- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- Incorrect GVWR information may result in the trailer being overloaded, affecting the tires or the vehicle's handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Gulf Stream Amerilite Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Gulf Stream Amerilite have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2017 for the labels.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Amerilite year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Gulf Stream Amerilite recalls 2
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
- The problem
- Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Ameri-Lite and Super-Lite trailers manufactured January 11, 2016, through April 11, 2016. On the Federal Information Certification label, these trailers incorrectly list the tire size as ST205/75D-14-C with a wheel size of 14x5.5, when the correct tire size is actually 235/75R-15-C with a wheel size of 15x6. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- The risk
- If relying on the label, an incorrect replacement wheel and tire combination may be installed, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Gulf Stream will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Certification label, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is GT060816.
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Gulf Stream Amerilite: every year compared
All Amerilite years2016 Gulf Stream Amerilite vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Gulf Stream Amerilite | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 2016 Gulf Stream Conquest | 1 | 2 | D | 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 2016 Gulf Stream Amerilite
Does the 2016 Gulf Stream Amerilite have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Gulf Stream Amerilite: labels (April 2017); labels (June 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Gulf Stream Amerilite had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Gulf Stream Amerilite a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 2016 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