CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- 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."
- Risk
- The incorrect cargo capacity information may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The Cargo Carrying Capacity placard in these motorhomes lists two seat-belted locations, but the vehicle actually has up to five additional designated seating areas. Because the listed cargo capacity is inaccurate, the vehicle could be loaded beyond its safe limit.
An overloaded vehicle has a higher risk of crashing. Owners should not rely on the current placard to judge how much weight the vehicle can safely carry.
Forest River will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will install a corrected Federal Placard free of charge. You can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8628 with the recall number 225-10062016-0253, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Coachmen Galleria | 20162017 |
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