2018 Coachmen Galleria

Defect. Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Coachmen Beyond, 2017-2019 Coachmen CrossFit, and 2016-2020 Galleria motorhomes. The awning may deploy while the vehicle is moving.

Risk. An awning that deploys while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a circuit interrupter, free of charge. This recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6310. Forest Rivers's number for this recall is 225-1217.

Defect. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Coachmen Galleria motorhomes, models GAB24FLM, GAB24QM and GAB24TM. The inverter was installed using a lead wire that may not be able to handle the amperage draw.

Risk. If the lead wire cannot handle the draw, the lead wire may melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lead wire, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8590. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-0587.

I, the complainant, own a 2018 Coachmen Galleria, a recreational vehicle (RV) outfitted on a 2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 van. Coachmen Galleria outfitted the van with a water tank, attached to the underside. On 7/28/2023, while driving approx. 25 mph, I had to brake abruptly, due to an animal crossing the road. I then heard a sound coming from underneath the RV and a scraping noise when I took my foot off the brake. I discovered that the water tank had fallen to the ground. I took the RV to an independent mechanic, and the water tank was firmly re-attached. Below, I will cover very briefly the form questions: * The water tank collapsed to the ground due to inadequate support. Coachmen Galleria apparently MODIFIED its post-2018 vehicles outfitted with the same water tanks-- but with NO NOTICE to 2018 owners. * Safety is indisputably at stake when a water tank collapses to the ground while driving. That collapse OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES, involving 2018 owners if not other model years. See two other complaints: NHTSA ID # 11491660 (10/23/2022) and ID # 11542381 (9/3/2023). In addition, several Galleria owners have posted to a Facebook group about the recurring problem, with a STRONG CONSENSUS: Coachmen Galleria did not adequately support its water tank. At least 2-3 other 2018 owners have had collapses. INJURIES OR WORSE may occur, unless NHTSA compels remediation. * The problem has been clearly confirmed by Facebook group posts and obviously by the incidents themselves. * M

Coachmen Galleria is a class B motorhome equipped with a 30 gallon freshwater tank that is mount to the underside of the vehicle on the driver side. the tank is made of plastic and held in place by a metal frame and the frame is bolted in place to the frame in the front and the back. two bolts in front and 2 bolts on back. As a was driving the vehicle. the 2 front bolts became lose and fell out, allowing the frame and water tank to fall to the pavement on interstate 95 south at a speed of 65 mph! The heavy tank and frame was plowing the asphalt along under my vehicle. It could have caused a serious accident!!! I was able to quickly move over to the emergency lane where I was protected by 2 police cars and towed away. My RV dealer indicated it will take 8 hours to dismantle the frame and plumbing and make the repair. I have not yet had it fixed I have heard of this same problem from other Coachmen Galleria owners on the Galleria Facebook page.

The straps that hold the water tank broke while I was driving on the highway. It could have caused me to have an accident.