2017 Gulf Stream B Touring Cruiser Motor Home Recall Alert

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain model year 2017 B Touring Cruiser motorhomes, model 5210, manufactured May 16, 2016 to July 15, 2016. The Certification label on the affected vehicles may contain incorrect front and rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification.”

CONSEQUENCE:

Labels that contain incorrect weight information can lead to the vehicle being overloaded which can cause axle failure and increase the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Gulf Stream will notify owners will provide a corrected Certification label, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787.

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.

MANUFACTURER RECALL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PDF: rcak-16v894-1891

SAFETY DEFECT NON-COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATION PDF: rclrpt-16v894-1683

Report Receipt Date: DEC 13, 2016
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V894000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 9

Vehicle Make Model Year(s)
  • GULF STREAM B TOURING CRUISER 2017

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