2016 GULF STREAM SUPER-LITE Recall

Campaign:

16V431000 on 06/12/2016

Component:

Equipment:other:labels

Manufactured:

01/10/2016 - 04/10/2016

Affected:

24

Defect:

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."

Consequence:

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

Correction:

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.

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.

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