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Gulf Stream Amerilite problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 1997–2026: 10 recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

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What owners complain about (all years)

Latches/Locks/Linkages2
Equipment1
Structure1
Suspension1
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Recent recalls

Exterior Lighting #26V010000 · 2026 · 172 units

Problem: Gulf stream coach, inc. (gulf stream) is recalling certain 2026 trail boss and ameri-lite trailers. wires in the taillight harness may be reversed, causing the turn signals to activate in the opposite direction as the driver intended. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Risk: Turn signals that fail to indicate the driver's intention to change direction increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Owners are advised not to tow their trailers until the repair has been completed. dealers will rewire the turn signals, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 21, 2026. owners may contact gulf stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on nhtsa.gov beginning january 31, 2026.

Equipment #23V742000 · 2023 · 90 units

Problem: Gulf stream coach inc. (gulf stream) is recalling certain 2024 conquest, independence, trailmaster, friendship, and ameri-lite, model 177bh, travel trailers. the federal certification label may contain incorrect tire size and tire pressure information. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selection and rims," and 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Risk: Incorrect tire information may result in overinflated tires and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Gulf stream will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 4, 2023. owners may contact gulf stream at 1-800-289-8787.

Equipment #19V783000 · 2019 · 205 units

Problem: Gulf stream coach, inc. (gulf stream) is recalling certain 2020 amerilite, conquest, innsbruck, grand river, kingsport and trail master trailers. the gas refrigerator compartment may not be properly sealed, potentially releasing carbon monoxide or flammable unburned liquid petroleum (lp) gases throughout the trailer.

Risk: If the refrigerator compartment is not properly sealed, carbon monoxide or propane could be released into the trailer, increasing the risk of fire, injury or death.

Fix: Gulf stream will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the gas refrigerator for proper sealing and repair, as necessary. owners may contact gulf stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. gulf stream's number for this recall is 102919.

Equipment #18V005000 · 2018 · 3,034 units

Problem: Gulf stream coach, inc. (gulf stream) is recalling certain 2011-2012 endura max fifth wheel, matrix, matrix fifth wheel, yellowstone, canyon trail, aztec, ridgeline, mako, executive ridgeline, explorer, stream-lite sport, stream-lite explorer, gulf breeze, gulf breeze sport, visa, gulf breeze explorer, capri, northern express, champaign gulf breeze, champaign stream-lite, conquest, innsbrook, special edition, track and trail, amerilite, amerilite super-lite, kingsport super-lite, cavalier, kingsport, kingsport park model, serenity park model, trailmaster, trailmaster destination, trailmaster park model, and sky recreational trailers. these trailers are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Gulf stream will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on february 14, 2018. owners may contact gulf stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787, or kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information.

Equipment #17V230000 · 2017 · 251 units

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."

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.

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.

Equipment #16V431000 · 2016 · 24 units

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."

Risk: If relying on the label, an incorrect replacement wheel and tire combination may be installed, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Latches/Locks/Linkages #13V511000 · 2013 · 48,053 units

Problem: Gulft stream coach (gulf stream) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 cavalier, lnnsbrook, conquest, amerilite, stream lite, emerald bay, fire fly, v stream ultra, mako, gulf breeze, side track, matrix, mini superlite, zero gravity, visa, capri, northern express, vista, aztec, yellowstone, prairie schooner, g force, max wide open, endura max, canyon trail, sedona, ridgeline, kingsport, trail master, sky and bull dog travel trailers manufactured january 1, 2006, through april 25, 2013 and equipped with fastec-brand door locks. it may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.

Risk: If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. a person inside the travel trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Gulf stream will notify owners, and fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. the recall began on december 20, 2013. owners may contact fastec at 1-800-837-2505 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761. gulf stream's recall number is 13fi-1013.

Equipment #08V411000 · 2008 · 26,847 units

Problem: Gulf stream is recalling 26,847 my 2003-2006 recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Fix: Gulf stream is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling

Equipment #07V136000 · 2007 · 38,767 units

Problem: Certain motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Fix: Gulf stream will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with sc

Electrical System #03V532000 · 2003 · 574 units

Problem: On certain travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with ez-flo ground fault circuit interrupter (gfci) receptacles, the receptacle may not trip when a ground fault is present.

Risk: This could result in risk of electrical shock and cause a fire hazard.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the gfci receptacle. owner notification is expected to begin december 19, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gulf stream at 1-800-289-8787.

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