NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite Recalls & Complaints
The 2013 Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of October 21, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Gulf Stream dealer.
Includes campaigns NHTSA files under the spelling "AMERILITE".
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2013 Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite, describing incidents dated August 9, 2014.
Most-cited components
- Suspension 1 complaint
- Wheels 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10644212 · Filed
RETURNING HOME FROM A TRIP, I NOTICED RIGHT SIDE TIRE WITH UNUSUAL WEAR. THE TIRE WAS NEARLY BALD AND ABOUT TO BLOW AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I TOOK THE TRAILER TO THE DEALER. I WAS TOLD THE AXLE WAS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY FROM THE FACTORY. HAD I NOT CAUGHT THIS, IT WOULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE…
Incorrect GVWR on Federal Placard/FMVSS 567
NHTSA #17V230000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported April 4, 2017 · Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Potentially affected: 251 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Gulf Stream campaign GS040417 · Owners notified April 28, 2017 · Vehicles built January 18, 2011 – March 31, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Amerilite trailers, model 14RBC. The Federal Placard on these vehicles may have incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Safety consequence
Incorrect GVWR information may result in the trailer being overloaded, affecting the tires or the vehicle's handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Gulf Stream will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is GS040417.
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.
Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable
NHTSA #13V511000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA notice
Reported October 17, 2013 · Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Potentially affected: 48,053 vehicles
Gulf Stream campaign 13FI-1013 · Owners notified December 20, 2013 · Vehicles built January 1, 2006 – April 25, 2013 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Gulft Stream Coach (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Cavalier, lnnsbrook, Conquest, Amerilite, Stream lite, Emerald Bay, Fire Fly, V Stream Ultra, Mako, Gulf Breeze, Side Track, Matrix, Mini Superlite, Zero Gravity, Visa, Capri, Northern Express, Vista, Aztec, Yellowstone, Prairie Schooner, G Force, Max Wide Open, Endura Max, Canyon Trail, Sedona, Ridgeline, Kingsport, Trail Master, Sky and Bull Dog travel trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, through April 25, 2013 and equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
Safety consequence
If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the travel trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Gulf Stream will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Fastec at 1-800-837-2505 or Gulf Stream at 1-574-773-7761. Gulf Stream's recall number is 13FI-1013.
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.
Other Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite model years
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