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Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser Recall 17V344: Wrong tire label could lead to incorrect tire replacement

NHTSA campaign 17V344, reported May 26, 2017, 272 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The Tire Identification Label on these travel trailers lists ST215/75R 14 Load Range C tires, but the trailers actually have ST205/65R 14 Load Range D tires. The label therefore does not match the tires installed, and the trailers do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 567 (Certification).

Because the label gives the wrong tire size and load range, an owner may install the wrong replacement tire. This can affect how the trailer handles and increases the risk of a crash.

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. will notify owners and provide a corrected Tire Identification Label at no charge. Owners can contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787, referencing recall number GS250517. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V344Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Problem
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Vista Cruisers and 2016-2018 Vintage Cruiser travel trailers. The Tire Identification Label incorrectly states that the trailers are equipped with ST215/75R 14 Load Range C rated tires when actually they have ST205/65R 14 Load Range D rated tires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 567, "Certification."
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser201620172018
Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser201520162017