2012 GULF STREAM AMERILITE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 GULF STREAM AMERILITE
The 2012 GULF STREAM AMERILITE has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. The most commonly reported problem area is the Latcheslockslinkages (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 GULF STREAM AMERILITE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2012 GULF STREAM AMERILITE, potentially affecting up to 51,338 vehicles.
Recall 18V005000 — EQUIPMENT
| 3,034 vehicles affected
Defect: 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,...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 17V230000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 251 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: Incorrect GVWR information may result in the trailer being overloaded, affecting the tires or the vehicle's handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 13V511000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
| 48,053 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 GULF STREAM AMERILITE
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 GULF STREAM AMERILITE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DEAR SIR, REF: NHTSA RECALL # 13E039 I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER DATED OCT 31, 2013 FROM FASTEC INDUSTRIAL CORP., A DIVISION OF WESCO DISTRIBUTION INC INFORMING ME THAT THE DEADBOLT LOCK CYLINDER ON MY TRAVEL TRAILER WAS SUBJECT TO A RECALL. I FIRST CONTACTED THE ABOVE COMPANY AROUND THE MIDDLE OF FEBRUARY AT WHICH TIME THE CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSON SAID I SHOULD RECEIVE THE REPLACEMENT LOCK CYLINDER IN FOUR WEEKS. AT THE END OF MARCH I CALLED THE COMPANY AGAIN AND THEY SAID I SHOULD RECEIVE THE REPLACEMENT IN TWO WEEKS. I CALLED THE COMPANY AGAIN AT THE END OF APRIL AND STILL THE SAME RESPONSE. I WOULD LIKE USE MY TRAILER IN THE NEAR FUTURE BUT I AM RELUCTANT TO DO SO UNTIL I CAN REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE DEADBOLT LOCK CYLINDER. THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Safety Rating for the 2012 GULF STREAM AMERILITE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 GULF STREAM AMERILITE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 GULF STREAM AMERILITE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 GULF STREAM AMERILITE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GULF STREAM AMERILITE
- 2007 GULF STREAM AMERILITE — 0 complaints
- 2008 GULF STREAM AMERILITE — 2 complaints
- 2009 GULF STREAM AMERILITE — 0 complaints
- 2010 GULF STREAM AMERILITE — 1 complaint
- 2011 GULF STREAM AMERILITE — 0 complaints
- 2012 GULF STREAM AMERILITE (current)
- 2013 GULF STREAM AMERILITE — 2 complaints
- 2014 GULF STREAM AMERILITE — 0 complaints
- 2015 GULF STREAM AMERILITE — 0 complaints
- 2016 GULF STREAM AMERILITE — 0 complaints
- 2017 GULF STREAM AMERILITE — 0 complaints
Other GULF STREAM Models
- GULF STREAM MOTORHOME — 68 total complaints
- GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER — 58 total complaints
- GULF STREAM GULF STREAM — 40 total complaints
- GULF STREAM CONQUEST — 24 total complaints
- GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER — 21 total complaints
- GULF STREAM FRIENDSHIP — 17 total complaints
- GULF STREAM TOURMASTER — 15 total complaints
- GULF STREAM SCENIC CRUISER — 13 total complaints