COACHMEN GALLERIA 2016: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V732000

Make Model Year
COACHMEN GALLERIA 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-11-18 2016-10-12 2016-10-12

Production Dates: 2015-10-27 - 2016-08-31

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 225-10062016-0253

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 207

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567

Summary

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.

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.