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2018 Coachmen Galleria Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Coachmen Galleria has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Coachmen dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Coachmen Galleria. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2018 Coachmen Galleria owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Coachmen Galleria, describing incidents dated October 23, 2022 to July 28, 2023.

Most-cited components

Equipment 2 complaints
Unknown or Other 2 complaints

Newest complaints

ODI #11543688 · Filed September 10, 2023
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…
ODI #11542381 · Filed September 3, 2023
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…
ODI #11491660 · Filed October 31, 2022
The straps that hold the water tank broke while I was driving on the highway. It could have caused me to have an accident.

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Awning May Deploy While Vehicle is Moving

NHTSA #20V479000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported August 14, 2020 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,427 vehicles

Repair completion: 40.78% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 225-1217 · Owners notified September 23, 2020

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Inverter Lead Wire Insufficient Gauge

NHTSA #17V825000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported December 19, 2017 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 41 vehicles

Repair completion: 68.29% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 225-0587 · Owners notified January 19, 2018 · Vehicles built September 18, 2017 – November 27, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2018 Coachmen Galleria. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Coachmen Galleria.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11543688

Incident: July 28, 2023 · Filed: September 10, 2023

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. * My vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who re-attached the water tank with strong supports. * No prior warnings or symptoms. Coachmen Galleria's customer service reps tried disingenuously to conflate general advice about water contributing to vehicle weight with the ABSENCE of any advice or warning about water tanks on 2018s. They refuse to acknowledge the defect and blame the owners. I plan to send additional information ( Facebook posts + emails). Thanks for attention. The contact wants to disregard their earlier complaint ODI #11540773 because this one is current and accurately displays the correct information.

Unknown or Other; Equipment

ODI #11542381

Incident: April 12, 2023 · Filed: September 3, 2023

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.

Equipment

ODI #11491660

Incident: October 23, 2022 · Filed: October 31, 2022

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

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