Recall 17V343 affects 7 2018 Gulf Stream Cruiser VN23BHS travel trailers for overstated axle capacity labels. Corrected labels are mailed free.
Gulf Stream is recalling 7 2018 Cruiser VN23BHS travel trailers because the federal certification label overstates each axle's capacity by 700 lbs. The wrong label can lead an owner to overload the trailer or face axle failure, increasing crash risk, and Gulf Stream dealers will correct the label free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Certification Label on the 2018 Gulf Stream Cruiser VN23BHS tells an owner and service shop how much weight the trailer axles are rated to carry. That rating matters because the axles, axle parts, and tires are matched to a specific load limit. If the label is wrong, an owner can load the trailer beyond what the hardware is built to handle.
On affected trailers, Gulf Stream used incorrect axle and axle-weight information in the database that generated the federal weight labels. The label overstates each axle's capacity by 700lbs. The correct axle rating is lower, so the trailer can appear to have more carrying capacity than it has.
The filing does not describe a dashboard warning or obvious warning sign before the trailer is overloaded. Owners can notice poor handling if the trailer is loaded beyond the axle rating, and that overload can shorten the life of the axles, axle components, and tires.
Who's affected?
| 2018 Gulf Stream Cruiser VN23BHS | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 7 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2018 Gulf Stream Cruiser VN23BHS trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect weight information can lead to overloading, axle failure, poor handling, and a higher crash risk. If the trailer feels unstable or the axle, tires, or suspension show damage, stop using it and contact Gulf Stream before towing again. Repair is free at any franchised Gulf Stream dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Gulf Stream Cruiser VN23BHS is included in this recall.
- Contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787 to confirm the free corrected Federal Certification Label has been sent.
- Reference recall number 17V343 when you call, and ask about Gulf Stream recall GS2500517.
- Avoid loading the trailer based on the incorrect axle-capacity label until the corrected label is installed.
What happens at the repair
Gulf Stream handles this recall by sending the owner a corrected Federal Certification Label at no charge. The corrected label replaces the overstated axle-capacity information on the original certification label for the 2018 Cruiser VN23BHS. The recall repair is free, and the source remedy says Gulf Stream began mailing labels on June 26, 2017. If you already paid for label-related correction work before the recall notice, Gulf Stream's general reimbursement plan covers documented out-of-pocket expenses. Contact Gulf Stream customer service with your paperwork and the recall number GS2500517.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 26, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 10, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| June 10, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 10, 2017 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| June 10, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| June 26, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V343?
Recall 17V343 covers 7 2018 Gulf Stream Cruiser VN23BHS travel trailers with Federal Certification Labels that overstate each axle's capacity by 700 lbs. The wrong label information can lead to overloading or axle failure, increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2018 Gulf Stream Cruiser VN23BHS is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific travel trailer is included in recall 17V343. If it is, contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787 and reference recall number 17V343 or Gulf Stream recall GS2500517. Gulf Stream provides the corrected label for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to fix recall defects at no cost, and Gulf Stream's remedy is a corrected Federal Certification Label mailed free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2017.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is overloading or axle failure. Because the label overstates each axle's capacity by 700 lbs, an owner can load the trailer beyond its true axle rating. Gulf Stream's corrected label gives the right capacity information.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V343000 |
|---|---|
| Gulf Stream customer service | 1-800-289-8787 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V343 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V343000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →