The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V825000·Announced 2017-12-19

2018 Coachmen Galleria Motorhomes Recalled for Wiring Fire Risk

Forest River is recalling 2018 Coachmen Galleria motorhomes because an inverter lead wire may melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical wiring) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Coachmen Galleria motorhomes, specifically models GAB24FLM, GAB24QM, and GAB24TM. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system where the inverter was installed using a lead wire that may not be able to handle the amperage draw.

If the lead wire cannot handle the electrical draw, it may melt, which increases the risk of a fire. The recall began on January 19, 2018.

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

The recalled product

Product
COACHMEN GALLERIA
Brand
COACHMEN
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
41

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • GALLERIA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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