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- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain 2019 Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser recreational trailers. The inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.
- Risk
- If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Gulf Stream will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2019. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is GS03122018.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain trailer rear axle hubs may not have had their inner bearings greased sufficiently. Without enough grease, the bearings can overheat and fail, which may cause the hub to fail.
If a hub fails, it can affect handling and increase the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and avoid towing until the issue has been checked.
The repair is free. Owners will be notified by Gulf Stream, and an authorized dealer will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings as needed. You can contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787 and reference recall number GS03122018. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser | 2019 |
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