Gulf Stream 2018 Vintage Cruiser: Incorrect Tire Label Risks Crash
Gulf Stream recalls 2018 Vintage Cruisers with incorrect tire labels that could cause crashes due to wrong tire specifications. Owners must get corrected labels to comply with safety standards.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The incorrect information may cause the user to install the wrong replacement tire, affecting the vehicle's handling, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Gulf Stream is recalling certain 2018 Vintage Cruisers because the tire labels show the wrong tire size and load rating. This could cause handling issues and increase crash risk if owners install the incorrect tires. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224958-gulf-stream-2018-vintage-cruiser-incorrect-tire-label-risks-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224958-gulf-stream-2018-vintage-cruiser-incorrect-tire-label-risks-crash · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V344000
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“Gulf Stream 2018 Vintage Cruiser: Incorrect Tire Label Risks Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224958-gulf-stream-2018-vintage-cruiser-incorrect-tire-label-risks-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #17V344000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V344000).
Why it’s dangerous
The tire label shows ST215/75R 14 Load Range C tires instead of the actual ST205/65R 14 Load Range D tires. Using the wrong tires can affect vehicle handling and increase crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Gulf Stream Vintage Cruisers with incorrect tire labels are affected. Those who have installed the wrong tires based on the label are at higher risk of handling problems.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a Tire Identification Label on your trailer that states ST215/75R 14 Load Range C instead of ST205/65R 14 Load Range D. This applies to 2018 Vintage Cruisers.
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What to do — step by step
Get Corrected Tire Label
Contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787 to receive a corrected Tire Identification Label for free.
What NHTSA says to do
Gulf Stream will notify owners and will provide them a corrected Tire Identification Label, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is GS250517.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 31 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V344000 (May 26, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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