2013 GULF STREAM AMERILITE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 GULF STREAM AMERILITE
The 2013 GULF STREAM AMERILITE has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 GULF STREAM AMERILITE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2013 GULF STREAM AMERILITE, potentially affecting up to 48,304 vehicles.
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 2013 GULF STREAM AMERILITE
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 GULF STREAM AMERILITE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
RETURNING HOME FROM A TRIP, I NOTICED RIGHT SIDE TIRE WITH UNUSUAL WEAR. THE TIRE WAS NEARLY BALD AND ABOUT TO BLOW AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I TOOK THE TRAILER TO THE DEALER. I WAS TOLD THE AXLE WAS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY FROM THE FACTORY. HAD I NOT CAUGHT THIS, IT WOULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS A DISASTROUS CONDITION. THE MANUFACTURER (LIPPERT COMPONENTS) WOULD NOT CORRECT THIS ISSUE. *TR
RETURNING HOME FROM A TRIP, I NOTICED RIGHT SIDE TIRE WITH UNUSUAL WEAR. THE TIRE WAS NEARLY BALD AND ABOUT TO BLOW AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I TOOK THE TRAILER TO THE DEALER. I WAS TOLD THE AXLE WAS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY FROM THE FACTORY. HAD I NOT CAUGHT THIS, IT WOULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS A DISASTROUS CONDITION. THE MANUFACTURER (LIPPERT COMPONENTS) WOULD NOT CORRECT THIS ISSUE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2013 GULF STREAM AMERILITE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 GULF STREAM AMERILITE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 GULF STREAM AMERILITE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 GULF STREAM AMERILITE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GULF STREAM AMERILITE
- 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 — 1 complaint
- 2013 GULF STREAM AMERILITE (current)
- 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