Incorrect federal placard/part 567
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016 coachmen galleria motorhomes manufactured from october 30, 2015, through february 15, 2016. The federal placards on the affected vehicles incorrectly lists the number of seatbelts as zero. additionally, the placards did not factor in the fresh water capacity in the vehicle weight calculation and the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) is missing from the label. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Safety Consequence
Without the gvwr listed on the label, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected federal placard, free of charge. the recall began on march 3, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service 1-574-825-8628. forest river's number for this recall is 225-02102016-0134.
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FAQ: Recall 16V094000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V094000?
NHTSA recall 16V094000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on February 18, 2016. It addresses: Incorrect federal placard/part 567. The recall affects approximately 23 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V094000 or the manufacturer campaign number 225-02102016-0134. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.