Recall 16V732 affects 207 2016-2017 Coachmen Galleria recreational vehicles for an incorrect cargo placard. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
Coachmen is recalling 207 2016-2017 Galleria recreational vehicles because the cargo carrying capacity placard lists too few seat-belted locations, making the printed cargo limit inaccurate. An owner who loads the vehicle from that label can overload it and raise the risk of a crash; Coachmen dealers will correct the placard free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The cargo carrying capacity placard on a 2016-2017 Coachmen Galleria is the federal label that tells an owner how much weight the RV is built to carry. That weight rating has to account for passengers, seating positions, gear, water, and other load inside the vehicle. The label is supposed to match the actual seating layout.
On these Galleria RVs, the placard was calculated as if the vehicle had two seat-belted locations, even though the RV has up to five additional designated seating areas. Because those seating positions were not counted correctly, the posted cargo carrying capacity is too high. An owner using that number can load the RV past the intended capacity without realizing the label is wrong.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is the placard itself, so the owner will not feel a change in braking, steering, ride, or handling that points directly to the incorrect label.
Who's affected?
Covers 2 Galleria model years, both tied to the same vehicle label issue.
| 2017 Coachmen Galleria | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2016 Coachmen Galleria | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 207 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2016-2017 Coachmen Galleria motorhome is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect cargo capacity information can lead owners to load the Galleria beyond its true limit, increasing the risk of a crash. Keep cargo weight conservative until the corrected Federal Placard is installed. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2017 Coachmen Galleria is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Coachmen dealer to schedule the free corrected Federal Placard installation that fixes the inaccurate cargo-capacity label.
- Reference recall number 16V732 when you call, and bring the recall notice if Coachmen mailed one.
- Avoid loading the RV to the old placard's cargo capacity until the corrected placard is installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Coachmen technician applies a corrected Federal Placard so the cargo carrying capacity label matches the seating configuration covered by the recall. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Coachmen has a general reimbursement plan for this campaign. If you already paid to correct the placard or a related cargo capacity label issue before the recall work, ask the service desk or Coachmen customer service how to submit documentation for review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 12, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 18, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 5, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| December 5, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 5, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V732?
Recall 16V732 covers 207 2016-2017 Coachmen Galleria recreational vehicles with an incorrect cargo carrying capacity placard. The label lists two seat-belted locations even though the vehicle has up to five additional designated seating areas, which makes the cargo capacity information inaccurate.
What should I do if my 2016-2017 Coachmen Galleria is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific recreational vehicle is included in recall 16V732. If it is, contact a franchised Coachmen dealer and reference recall number 16V732. The dealer will apply a corrected federal placard for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost. For recall 16V732, the dealer applies a corrected federal placard free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is incorrect cargo capacity information. If an owner loads the Galleria using the wrong placard information, the vehicle can be overloaded, increasing crash risk. The fix is a corrected federal placard that gives the proper cargo capacity information.
When did Coachmen notify owners about recall 16V732?
Owner notification for recall 16V732 began on November 18, 2016. If you bought the Galleria used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the free placard correction applies to your specific vehicle.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V732000 |
|---|---|
| Coachmen customer service | 1-574-825-8628 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V732 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V732000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly 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 →