Gulf Stream 2018 VN23BHS Travel Trailers: Axle Overload Risk
Gulf Stream recalls 2018 Vintage Cruiser VN23BHS travel trailers due to incorrect axle capacity labeling, risking overload and axle failure. Owners will receive a corrected Federal Certification Label.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The incorrect information can cause the vehicle to be overloaded or result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Gulf Stream is recalling certain 2018 Vintage Cruiser travel trailers (model VN23BHS) because their Federal Certification Label incorrectly states the axle capacity, which could lead to vehicle overload and axle failure. This recall is important because it may increase the risk of a crash if the trailer is overloaded. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224959-gulf-stream-2018-vn23bhs-travel-trailers-axle-overload-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224959-gulf-stream-2018-vn23bhs-travel-trailers-axle-overload-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V343000
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“Gulf Stream 2018 VN23BHS Travel Trailers: Axle Overload Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224959-gulf-stream-2018-vn23bhs-travel-trailers-axle-overload-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V343000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V343000).
Why it’s dangerous
The Federal Certification Label overstates the axle capacity by 700lbs, meaning the trailer can be overloaded beyond legal limits. This increases the risk of axle failure, which could cause a crash if the trailer is used with excessive weight.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser travel trailers with model VN23BHS are affected. Those who frequently transport heavy loads or use the trailer on rough terrain are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the Federal Certification Label on your trailer. The affected model is the 2018 Vintage Cruiser VN23BHS. The recall began on June 26, 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using Trailer Until Fixed
Do not use the trailer until you receive and install the corrected Federal Certification Label.
Contact Customer Service
Call Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787 to get the corrected label.
What NHTSA says to do
Gulf Stream will notify owners and will mail them a corrected Federal Certification 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 GS2500517.
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
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V343000 (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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