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Gulf Stream Trail Boss and Ameri-Lite (2026)

Trail Boss and Ameri-Lite trailers have incorrectly wired rear turn signals that may activate in the opposite direction, increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Trail Boss and Ameri-Lite trailers because wires in the taillight harness may be reversed, causing the turn signals to activate in the opposite direction as the driver intended. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Turn signals that fail to indicate the driver's intention to change direction increase the risk of a crash. The recall affects 172 vehicles and was reported to NHTSA on January 15, 2026.

The trailers were distributed nationwide. Owners are advised not to tow their trailers until the repair has been completed. Dealers will rewire the turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from January 31, 2026.
  2. You are advised not to tow their trailers until the repair has been completed. Free of charge.
  3. Dealers will rewire the turn signals, free of charge. You may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Owners are advised not to tow their trailers until the repair has been completed. Dealers will rewire the turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2026. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 31, 2026.

Is your Gulf Stream affected?

2 models

These models and years may be affected.

Model years
2026

Gulf Stream

  • Ameri-Lite
  • Trail Boss

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Component
Do not drive
Risk

Do not drive

NHTSA says not to drive it until it is repaired.

NHTSA warning · How risk is rated

Campaign
26V010000
Vehicles affected
172
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer phone
1-800-289-8787

Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)