Recall 17V344 affects 272 2015-2018 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser and Vintage Cruiser trailers with incorrect tire labels. Gulf Stream provides corrected labels free.
Gulf Stream is recalling 272 2015-2018 Vista Cruiser and Vintage Cruiser travel trailers because the tire identification label lists the wrong tire size and load range. The incorrect label can lead an owner to install the wrong replacement tire, affecting trailer handling and increasing crash risk; Gulf Stream dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
Does this recall apply to your specific vehicle?
The official, free per-VIN recall check is run by NHTSA. Enter your VIN and we'll forward you directly — and add you to a free watchlist so you hear about new recalls for your vehicle.
Check my VIN at NHTSARecallNotify doesn't check your VIN — NHTSA's official tool does. We use your email only to alert you to new recalls.
Watch this vehicle for recalls
Add it to your free watchlist and we will alert you as new federal recalls are posted for your year, make and model. New-recall alerts are rolling out now.
You are on the watchlist.
We will email you as new federal recalls are posted for your vehicle.
What's wrong?
The label involved in this recall is the tire and certification label on 2015-2018 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser and Vintage Cruiser travel trailers. That label is supposed to tell an owner or service shop the correct tire size and load range for the trailer. It is the quick reference point when tires are checked, replaced, or matched to the trailer's weight rating.
On affected trailers, Gulf Stream found incorrect tire information in the database used to print the federal identification labels. The printed label says the trailer has ST215/75R 14 Load Range C tires, while the recall says the trailer was built with a different tire specification. Gulf Stream traced the issue to incorrect axle weight rating information tied to certain configuration numbers used for the label printout.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is the printed information on the label, so an owner will not hear, feel, or see a mechanical symptom while towing.
Who's affected?
Covers Vista Cruiser and Vintage Cruiser trailers across the 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 model years, all tied to the same vehicle label issue.
| 2016 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2017 Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2018 Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2015 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2016 Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2017 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 272 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
The wrong tire information can lead an owner or shop to install a replacement tire that does not match the vehicle. That mismatch affects handling and increases the risk of a crash. Check the tire label before buying replacements, and schedule the label correction soon. Repair is free at any franchised Gulf Stream dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2018 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser or Vintage Cruiser is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Gulf Stream dealer to schedule the free corrected Tire Identification Label that fixes the wrong tire-size and load-range information.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 17V344 when you call.
- Use the corrected label before buying replacement tires; the old label lists ST215/75R 14 Load Range C instead of the installed ST205/65R 14 Load Range D tires.
- Call Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787 if you need help locating service or confirming Gulf Stream recall GS250517.
What happens at the repair
The repair is a corrected Tire Identification Label for the trailer. Gulf Stream provides the replacement label free of charge so the certification information matches the ST205/65R 14 Load Range D tires installed on the Vista Cruiser and Vintage Cruiser. Parts and labor are covered under the recall if the label is handled through a Gulf Stream service visit. Gulf Stream has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for a related label correction. Keep any repair paperwork and ask Gulf Stream customer service how to submit documentation for this campaign.
| 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 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| June 26, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V344?
Recall 17V344 covers 272 2015-2018 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser and Vintage Cruiser travel trailers with an incorrect Tire Identification Label. The label lists ST215/75R 14 Load Range C tires, while the trailers have ST205/65R 14 Load Range D tires. Gulf Stream provides the corrected label for free.
What should I do if my 2015-2018 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser or Vintage Cruiser is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V344. If it is, contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787 and reference Gulf Stream recall number GS250517. Gulf Stream provides the corrected Tire Identification Label free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Gulf Stream's remedy is a corrected Tire Identification Label free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2017, so the remedy is available.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is installing the wrong replacement tire because the tire label lists the wrong size and load range. A wrong replacement tire can affect trailer handling and increase crash risk. Confirm the VIN, then use Gulf Stream's corrected label for tire replacement guidance.
What if I bought this Gulf Stream trailer used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Vista Cruiser or Vintage Cruiser is included, then call Gulf Stream at 1-800-289-8787 and reference recall 17V344 or GS250517.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V344000 |
|---|---|
| Gulf Stream customer service | 1-800-289-8787 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V344 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V344000 |
Source documents
-
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 →