Recall 16V094 affects 23 2016 Coachmen Galleria motorhomes for incorrect placards missing GVWR. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
Coachmen is recalling 23 2016 Galleria motorhomes under recall 16V094 because the federal placard lists zero seatbelts, omits the GVWR, and leaves fresh water capacity out of the weight calculation. Without the GVWR on the label, an owner can overload the motorhome and raise the risk of a crash; Coachmen dealers will correct the label free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2016 Coachmen Galleria is the certification label that tells an owner, dealer, or inspector key loading information for the motorhome. It should list the correct seatbelt count, fresh water capacity used in the weight calculation, and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. That rating is the maximum loaded weight the vehicle is built to carry.
On these Galleria motorhomes, the label was printed with incorrect information. It listed the number of seatbelts as zero, left the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating off the label, and did not account for fresh water capacity in the weight calculation. Coachmen traced the problem to a clerical input error during chassis order entry, which led to the wrong preference codes being used.
There is no driving symptom before this label defect is found. The warning sign is visible only when someone reviews the Federal Placard and sees that the seatbelt count, water capacity, or weight rating information is wrong or missing.
Who's affected?
| 2016 Coachmen Galleria | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 23 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2016 Coachmen Galleria motorhome is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
A missing GVWR on the federal placard leaves the operator without the listed weight limit for loading the 2016 Galleria. That creates an overload risk and increases the risk of a crash. The warning is found by reviewing the placard, so check the label before heavy loading. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Coachmen Galleria is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Coachmen dealer to schedule the free corrected Federal Placard installation, which adds the missing GVWR and correct weight information.
- Reference recall number 16V094 when you call, and ask the dealer how to handle the incorrect seatbelt and weight label before your appointment.
- Bring the recall notice if Coachmen mailed one, plus any registration documents the dealer requests.
- Avoid loading the motorhome by the old placard; use confirmed weight limits from the dealer until the corrected label is installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Coachmen technician installs a corrected Federal Placard on the 2016 Galleria. The corrected label fixes the seatbelt count, includes fresh water capacity in the vehicle weight calculation, and shows the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. The recall repair is free. The replacement placard and labor are covered. Ask the service desk to confirm the new label is installed before you leave.
Timeline
| February 18, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 3, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 22, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| April 22, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 22, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V094?
Recall 16V094 covers 23 2016 Coachmen Galleria motorhomes with incorrect Federal Placards. The label lists the seatbelt count as zero, omits the GVWR, and leaves fresh water capacity out of the weight calculation. A Coachmen dealer will install a corrected placard for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Coachmen Galleria is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 16V094. If it is, contact a franchised Coachmen dealer and ask for the corrected Federal Placard installation. Reference recall number 16V094 when you call. The repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 16V094, the dealer installs a corrected Federal Placard free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is vehicle overload. Recall 16V094 says the missing GVWR on the placard can lead the operator to overload the motorhome, increasing crash risk. The repair path is a corrected Federal Placard installed free by a Coachmen dealer.
What if I bought my Coachmen Galleria used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2016 Coachmen Galleria is included, then reference recall 16V094 when you call a franchised Coachmen dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V094000 |
|---|---|
| Coachmen customer service | 1-574-825-8628 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V094 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V094000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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