Gulf Stream 2011-2017 Amerilite Trailers: Incorrect GVWR Risk
Gulf Stream recalls 2011-2017 Amerilite trailers with incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating placards, risking overload and crashes. Owners must get a corrected placard.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Incorrect GVWR information may result in the trailer being overloaded, affecting the tires or the vehicle's handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Gulf Stream is recalling certain 2011-2017 Amerilite trailers because their Federal Placard may show incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. This could cause the trailer to be overloaded, affecting tires or handling and increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1250803-gulf-stream-2011-2017-amerilite-trailers-incorrect-gvwr-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250803-gulf-stream-2011-2017-amerilite-trailers-incorrect-gvwr-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V230000
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“Gulf Stream 2011-2017 Amerilite Trailers: Incorrect GVWR Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250803-gulf-stream-2011-2017-amerilite-trailers-incorrect-gvwr-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V230000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V230000).
Why it’s dangerous
The trailer's Federal Placard may have incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating information. This means the trailer might be overloaded for its actual weight capacity, which can cause tire damage or handling problems and increase crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2011-2017 Gulf Stream Amerilite trailers with model 14RBC are affected. Trailer operators are most at risk due to potential overload issues.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number 14RBC on your 2011-2017 Gulf Stream Amerilite trailer. The recall began on April 28, 2017, and applies to vehicles sold during that period.
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What to do — step by step
Get Corrected Placard
Contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787 to receive a corrected Federal Placard for free.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 24 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 #17V230000 (April 4, 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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