Recall 16V126 affects 176 2016-2017 Coachmen Orion and Rev vehicles for ignition-switch contact loss. Repair will be free at any franchised Coachmen dealer once available.
Coachmen is recalling 176 2016-2017 Orion and Rev recreational vehicles under recall 16V126 because the ignition switch can intermittently lose electrical contact. A stall or loss of airbags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or the instrument panel cluster can increase crash and injury risk, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The ignition switch in these 2016-2017 Coachmen Orion and Rev recreational vehicles is the part that turns the driver's key command into electrical power for the vehicle. On the Ram ProMaster chassis under these RVs, that switch helps wake up the electrical system and keep the needed circuits connected while the vehicle is being driven.
The defect is an intermittent loss of electrical contact inside the ignition switch. In plain terms, the switch does not hold a steady connection every time it is supposed to. The filing did not identify the internal cause, but the failure point is the switch connection, not normal owner use or a maintenance item.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not expect a sound, smell, dashboard message, or other advance clue before the ignition switch loses contact.
Who's affected?
Covers Orion and Rev motorhomes across the 2016 and 2017 model years, tied to the same ignition-switch electrical system.
| 2017 Coachmen Orion | electrical system |
|---|---|
| 2016 Dynamax Rev | electrical system |
| 2017 Dynamax Rev | electrical system |
| 2016 Coachmen Orion | electrical system |
| Units affected | 176 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
An intermittent loss of ignition-switch contact can stall the vehicle and disable air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or the instrument panel. Any loss of these systems increases crash risk and injury risk in a crash. There is no warning sign before failure, so confirm your VIN and contact the dealer promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Coachmen dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2017 Coachmen Orion or Rev is included in this recall.
- Wait for the owner notice before scheduling, because the remedy is not listed as available in this record.
- Call 1-800-853-1403 with questions and reference recall number 16V126 when you call.
- Ask a franchised Coachmen dealer about the free ignition-switch contact holder block replacement once scheduling opens.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and pull over safely if the vehicle stalls or the instrument panel, air bags, anti-lock brakes, or stability control stop working.
What happens at the repair
Once the final repair is available, a Coachmen technician will replace the ignition switch contact holder block. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. The remedy record says the replacement is free, but this section does not show the final repair as open now, so use the dealer visit to confirm timing before bringing in the vehicle. Coachmen has a general reimbursement plan on file for eligible related repairs paid before the recall notice. Bring documentation for any prior ignition switch repair and ask the service desk how to submit it under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 2, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 29, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| April 29, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 29, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| May 20, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V126?
Recall 16V126 covers 176 2016-2017 Coachmen Orion and Rev recreational vehicles built on RAM ProMaster chassis with an ignition switch contact problem. The switch can lose electrical contact, which can stall the vehicle or disable safety systems. The contact holder block replacement is free.
What should I do if my 2016-2017 Coachmen Orion or Rev is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific recreational vehicle is included in recall 16V126. If it is, contact Coachmen customer service or the FCA Recall Assistance Center and ask for the ignition switch contact holder block replacement. Reference recall 16V126 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the remedy for recall 16V126 is replacement of the ignition switch contact holder block free of charge. Ask the service desk to confirm the repair path before your appointment.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a stall or loss of safety-system function while driving. NHTSA campaign 16V126 says intermittent ignition switch contact can cause partial or complete loss of air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or the instrument panel cluster, increasing crash or injury risk.
What if I bought my Coachmen Orion or Rev used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific recreational vehicle is included, then reference recall 16V126 when you contact Coachmen customer service or the FCA Recall Assistance Center.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V126000 |
|---|---|
| Coachmen customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V126 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V126000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →