Recall 18V857 covers 16 2019 Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser trailers with under-greased hub bearings. Repair is free at a franchised Gulf Stream dealer.
Gulf Stream is recalling 16 2019 Vintage Cruiser recreational trailers because inner hub bearings can overheat and fail if they were not sufficiently greased. Hub failure can affect handling and increase crash risk; the Gulf Stream dealer repair will be free once the company makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The inner hub bearings on a 2019 Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser sit inside the wheel hub on the rear, non-powered axle. Their job is to let the trailer wheel rotate smoothly while supporting the load at that wheel end. The bearings need a steady layer of grease so metal parts do not run dry against each other.
On affected trailers, the inner hub bearings were not sufficiently greased during axle production. Without enough grease, heat builds inside the hub as the wheel turns. That heat damages the bearing surfaces, and the bearing can overheat and fail. This is the axle failure risk covered by recall 18V857.
There is no warning sign before failure. A bearing failure starts inside the hub, so the trailer owner is not given a reliable noise, light, or other clear signal before the bearing fails.
Who's affected?
| 2019 Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser | rear suspension |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 16 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2019 Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Overheated bearings can cause the hub to fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash. Limit towing until the trailer is inspected, and arrange the recall repair when Gulf Stream makes it available. Repair will be free at any franchised Gulf Stream dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser is included in this recall.
- Review any Gulf Stream owner notice for next steps before arranging trailer service.
- Call Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787 and reference recall number 18V857 when you call.
- Ask a franchised Gulf Stream dealer about the free hub-bearing inspection and repair that addresses under-greased inner hub bearings.
- Avoid long towing trips until the hub and bearing inspection is complete, and stop towing if handling changes or you notice heat near a wheel hub.
What happens at the repair
Gulf Stream has identified the dealer work as an inspection of the hubs and bearings, followed by repair of any hub or bearing parts that need it. The dealer repair will be free once Gulf Stream opens the remedy for this campaign. A Gulf Stream technician should check the hub bearing grease condition, overheating damage, and bearing fit before releasing the trailer. Gulf Stream lists a general reimbursement plan on file, so documented owner paid repairs tied to this hub and bearing condition fall under the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan. Keep repair invoices and payment records for the service desk or Gulf Stream customer service.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 3, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 21, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| December 21, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 21, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 29, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V857?
Recall 18V857 covers 16 2019 Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser recreational trailers with inner hub bearings that were not sufficiently greased. If the bearings overheat, the hub can fail, affecting handling and increasing crash risk. Gulf Stream dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings for free.
What should I do if my 2019 Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 18V857. If it is, contact a franchised Gulf Stream dealer or Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787 to arrange the hub and bearing inspection. Reference recall number 18V857 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Gulf Stream dealers will inspect the affected hubs and bearings and complete the needed repair free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a hub failure that affects trailer handling and increases crash risk. The issue starts with inner hub bearings that were not sufficiently greased. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer inspection before towing the trailer again.
What if I bought my Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Vintage Cruiser is included, then call a franchised Gulf Stream dealer and reference recall number 18V857.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V857000 |
|---|---|
| Gulf Stream customer service | 1-800-289-8787 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V857 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V857000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (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 →