2018 Gulf Stream Cruiser VN23BHS Recall: Federal Certification Label overstates the capacity of each axle by 700lbs
NHTSA campaign 17V343000 · Equipment · filed May 26, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain 2018 Vintage Cruiser travel trailers, model VN23BHS. The Federal Certification Label overstates the capacity of each axle by 700lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
The risk
The incorrect information can cause the vehicle to be overloaded or result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Gulf Stream will notify owners and will mail them a corrected Federal Certification 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 GS2500517.
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
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Stream | Cruiser VN23BHS | 2018 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V343000 (manufacturer number GS2500517). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.