2016 Coachmen GALLERIA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
1 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
4,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2016 model year. Data updated: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Most common problems
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 1 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Plumbing:Potable Water:Storage Tank | 1 |
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 1; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Plumbing:Potable Water:Storage Tank: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
2018: 1
Pattern summary
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11119551 · 2018-08-13 (August 13, 2018)
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, [phone removed]) WHO STATED THAT THE STRAPS FRACTURED DUE TO RUST AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM FR…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11119551 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
16V094000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2016-02-18 (February 18, 2016)
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."
Consequence: Without the GVWR listed on the label, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗16V732000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2016-10-12 (October 12, 2016)
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."
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗20V479000 · Equipment
Reported: 2020-08-14 (August 14, 2020)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
1 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1100.0%ODI 11119551 · 4,000 miTL* 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, [phone removed]) WHO STATED THAT THE STRAPS FRACTURED DUE TO RUST AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM FR… | 1100.0% | 266.7%ODI 11491660The straps that hold the water tank broke while I was driving on the highway. It could have caused me to have an accident. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Plumbing:Potable Water:Storage Tank | 1100.0%ODI 11119551 · 4,000 miTL* 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, [phone removed]) WHO STATED THAT THE STRAPS FRACTURED DUE TO RUST AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM FR… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 266.7%ODI 11491660The straps that hold the water tank broke while I was driving on the highway. It could have caused me to have an accident. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Unknown Or Other | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 266.7%ODI 11542381Coachmen 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 asph… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Engine | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11527756High altitude power loss. At around 8000' elevation, 60 degrees F. Engine was turned off for around 3 hours, started normally, idle normal, shifted into reverse and there was no power. It barely crept out of level parking place with accelerator floored. Engine continued to run smoothly but no power. I was half in the parking spot, half in the street and couldn't move forward or reverse. No warning lights prior / during / or after the problem. Approximately 4500 miles on van. Note - vehicle put into 4x4 low range in attempt to use the extra gear… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Equipment | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | Too few reports for a range | 4,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11119551 · 4,000 miTL* 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, [phone removed]) WHO STATED THAT THE STRAPS FRACTURED DUE TO RUST AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM FR… |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Plumbing:Potable Water:Storage Tank | Too few reports for a range | 4,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11119551 · 4,000 miTL* 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, [phone removed]) WHO STATED THAT THE STRAPS FRACTURED DUE TO RUST AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM FR… |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2022: 1 complaints · 2023: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Plumbing:Potable Water:Storage Tank |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | — | 1ODI 11119551 · 4,000 miTL* 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, [phone removed]) WHO STATED THAT THE STRAPS FRACTURED DUE TO RUST AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM FR… |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Plumbing:Potable Water:Storage Tank | 1ODI 11119551 · 4,000 miTL* 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, [phone removed]) WHO STATED THAT THE STRAPS FRACTURED DUE TO RUST AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM FR… | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.