2026 Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite, 2026 Gulf Stream Trail Boss recall: Incorrectly Wired Rear Turn Signals/FMVSS 108
Report received by NHTSA: Jan. 15, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
Do not drive NHTSA's record carries its “Do not drive” warning for this recall. NHTSA's recall page and the remedy below give the instructions.
- What's recalled
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain 2026 Trail Boss and Ameri-Lite trailers. Wires in the taillight harness may be reversed, causing the turn signals to activate in the opposite direction as the driver intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
Turn signals that fail to indicate the driver's intention to change direction increase the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
172 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite, 2026 Gulf Stream Trail Boss.
- Compared with
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
21 earlier NHTSA recalls by Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Feb. 2, 2024 Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. recall: Incorrect Tire Size & Pressure/FMVSS 110 (agency record)
- Nov. 3, 2023 Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. recall: Incorrect Tire Information on Label/FMVSS 110 (agency record)
- March 31, 2023 Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. recall: Interior Door Handle May Fracture (agency record)
- May 12, 2021 Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. recall: Incorrect Tire Pressure Marking/FMVSS 110 (agency record)
- Sept. 2, 2020 Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. recall: Front Trim Strip May Be Missing from Refrigerator (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite 2026
- Gulf Stream Trail Boss 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V010000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received by NHTSA | Jan. 15, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 172 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | Yes |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record