- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- An awning that deploys while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Coachmen Galleria Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Coachmen Galleria with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in August 2020 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2017 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Galleria year, for its age
#408 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Coachmen Galleria problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2016 Coachmen Galleria recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Coachmen Galleria recreational vehicles, manufactured October 27, 2015, through August 31, 2016. The affected vehicles have an incorrect Cargo Carrying Capacity Federal placard indicating two seat-belted locations when the vehicle has up to five additional designated seating areas, causing the cargo capacity listed to be inaccurate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- The risk
- The incorrect cargo capacity information may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will adhere a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8628. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-10062016-0253.
- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Coachmen Galleria motorhomes manufactured from October 30, 2015, through February 15, 2016. The Federal Placards on the affected vehicles incorrectly lists the number of seatbelts as zero. Additionally, the placards did not factor in the fresh water capacity in the vehicle weight calculation and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is missing from the label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- The risk
- Without the GVWR listed on the label, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on March 3, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service 1-574-825-8628. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-02102016-0134.
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1 complaints about the 2016 Coachmen Galleria
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 coachmen galleria. Within months of owning the vehicle, the contact noticed sparks coming from the rear of the vehicle while driving 60 mph. The contact pulled over, inspected underneath the vehicle, and noticed that the straps for the water tank were fractured and were dragging on the roadway, causing the sparks. The vehicle was towed to holiday world of katy (28909 katy fwy, katy, tx 77494, (281) 371-7200) who stated that the straps fractured due to rust and needed replacement. The...
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contact was unable to confirm from the dealer if they would service the vehicle under the extended warranty. The contact was waiting on a response from the manufacturer to determine a permanent remedy. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was approximately 4,000.
Coachmen Galleria: every year compared
All Galleria years2016 Coachmen Galleria vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Coachmen Galleria | 1 | 3 | B | |
| 2016 Coachmen Freedom Express | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Coachmen Freelander | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Coachmen Mirada | 2 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Coachmen Clipper | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2016 Coachmen Orion | 1 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Coachmen Leprechaun | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Coachmen Galleria
Does the 2016 Coachmen Galleria have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Coachmen Galleria: equipment (August 2020); labels (October 2016); labels (February 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Coachmen Galleria?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 Coachmen Galleria had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 13, 2018 and the latest on August 13, 2018. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Coachmen Galleria a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 68 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Coachmen Galleria year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Coachmen Galleria years have the most complaints?
2018 (3), 2016 (1), 2017 (1). See every Coachmen Galleria year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Coachmen Galleria has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data