Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V825000 Reported December 19, 2017

Inverter lead wire insufficient gauge

Forest River, Inc. · Electrical System · 41 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V825000
Manufacturer Campaign
225-0587
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
41
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 19, 2017
Completion Rate
68.29

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 coachmen galleria motorhomes, models gab24flm, gab24qm and gab24tm. the inverter was installed using a lead wire that may not be able to handle the amperage draw.

Safety Consequence

If the lead wire cannot handle the draw, the lead wire may melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17V825000 or campaign 225-0587.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V825000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V825000?

NHTSA recall 17V825000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on December 19, 2017. It addresses: Inverter lead wire insufficient gauge. The recall affects approximately 41 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V825000 or the manufacturer campaign number 225-0587. 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.