COACHMEN GALLERIA (2018) recall — Electrical System
Forest River is recalling 2018 Coachmen Galleria motorhomes with faulty lead wires that could overheat and cause fire. Owners must have the lead wire replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the lead wire cannot handle the draw, the lead wire may melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2018 Coachmen Galleria motorhomes due to a risk of fire from lead wires that may overheat. This affects models GAB24FLM, GAB24QM, and GAB24TM. The hazard requires immediate replacement of the lead wire to prevent fire. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224692-forest-river-2018-coachmen-galleria-motorhomes-lead-wire-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224692-forest-river-2018-coachmen-galleria-motorhomes-lead-wire-fire-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V825000
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“Forest River 2018 Coachmen Galleria Motorhomes: Lead Wire Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224692-forest-river-2018-coachmen-galleria-motorhomes-lead-wire-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V825000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V825000).
Why it’s dangerous
The lead wire used in the inverter installation may not handle the electrical current properly. If the wire overheats, it could melt and cause a fire, especially under normal electrical loads.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Coachmen Galleria motorhomes with models GAB24FLM, GAB24QM, or GAB24TM are affected. Motorhome owners using these vehicles without the lead wire replacement are at higher risk of fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your 2018 Coachmen Galleria motorhome's model number: GAB24FLM, GAB24QM, or GAB24TM. The recall began on January 19, 2018, and applies to vehicles sold during that time.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-574-825-8590 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a lead wire replacement.
Get Lead Wire Replacement
Dealers will replace the lead wire at no cost once you contact Forest River customer service.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lead wire, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8590. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-0587.
Questions people ask
What models are affected by this recall?
The recall affects 2018 Coachmen Galleria motorhomes with models GAB24FLM, GAB24QM, and GAB24TM.
How can I get the lead wire replaced?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8590 to schedule a free lead wire replacement at a dealer.
When did this recall start?
The recall began on January 19, 2018.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V825000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 17V825000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lead wire, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8590. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-0587. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V825000 (December 19, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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