2018 Coachmen Galleria Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2018 Coachmen Galleria has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,468 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the equipment. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 20V479000 2020-08-14 1,427 affected
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.

Consequence

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17V825000 2017-12-19 41 affected
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.

Consequence

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.

Complaints by component

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:POTABLE WATER:STORAGE TANK
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
Total complaints6

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2023-07-28

“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…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2023-04-12

“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…”

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER · reported 2023-04-12

“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…”

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:POTABLE WATER:STORAGE TANK · reported 2023-04-12

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

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER · reported 2022-10-23

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

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:POTABLE WATER:STORAGE TANK · reported 2022-10-23
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Coachmen Galleria as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.