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2003 Coachmen Aurora

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
4
Latest Oct 27, 2008
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
4
Latest Jun 2, 2009
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2003 Coachmen Aurora, most frequently naming the brakes category. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 2 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes4100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
09V193000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

Jun 2, 2009
2,555 units potentially affected
The defect: COACHMEN IS RECALLING 2,555 MY 2000-2009 GEORGIE BOY AND COACHMEN RECREATIONAL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY HAVE WARNING OF THE BRAKE DRAG IF UNDETECTED BY THE DRIVER.
The risk: THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731 OR COACHMEN AT 1-574-266-4030, option 5.
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLCView on NHTSA.gov
05V091000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Mar 11, 2005
250 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAY" AND STANDARD NO. 105 "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." MODELS WITH ACTIA INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, THE INCORRECT SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE CLUSTER SUCH THAT CERTAIN WARNINGS ARE NOT DISPLAYED.
The risk: INCORRECT SOFTWARE MAY NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO ILLUMINATE WARNING LAMPS INDICATING BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURES. THE STANDARDS REQUIRE DRIVER WARNING WHEN BRAKE FAILURE CODES ARE SET.
The remedy: WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773 OR COACHMEN AT 574-825-5821.
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLCManufacturer number 50402-CView on NHTSA.gov
04V518000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Oct 27, 2004
238 units potentially affected
The defect: ON MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BUILT BY WORKHORSE AND EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH BRAKES, THE PADS CAN DRAG ON THE ROTOR SURFACE DUE TO THE PIN SLIDE.
The risk: A HANG UP OR LOCK UP MAY CAUSE THE CALIPERS TO OVER HEAT AND NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER TO STOP SAFELY. THIS COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE BRAKE CALIPERS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
The remedy: WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE CALIPER. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773 OR COACHMEN AT 219-825-5821.
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLCView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Brakes
Filed Oct 27, 2008

HAVE A COACHMEN 2003 RV ON A WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS THAT THE FRONT BRAKE OVERHEATED AND LOCKED UP. *TR

NHTSA ID
10246798
Incident
Oct 25, 2008
Mileage
37,264 mi
Brakes
Filed Apr 30, 2008

THERE WAS SMOKE COMMING OUT FROM UNDER THE FRONT OF MY MOTOR HOME. TOOK TO A SHOP WHERE THEY TOLD ME THAT THE BRAKE CALIPERS ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS HAD FROZEN UP CAUSING EVERYTHING TO OVER HEAT WHICH RESULTED IN MELTING THE SEALS FOR THE WHEEL BEARINGS LETTING THE OIL TO RUN OUT. THE ROTORS HAD TO BE MECHINED AND HE CALIPERS WERE REPLACED WITH REBUILT ONES. THEY ALSO REPLACED THE BRAKE HOSES.

NHTSA ID
10226330
Incident
Apr 25, 2008
Mileage
29,580 mi
Brakes
Filed Feb 1, 2008

REAR BRAKES ON 2003 COACHMEN ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS OVERHEATED AND LOCKED UP CAUSING NO BRAKES WHILE GOING DOWN FREEWAY. *TR

NHTSA ID
10216676
Incident
Oct 27, 2007
Mileage
29,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Sep 6, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 COACHMEN AURORA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE STOPPING DISTANCE TO INCREASE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT CALIPER LOCKED. HE REPLACED THE CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS, AND THE ABS SENSOR. THERE HAD BEEN NO FURTHER OCCURRENCES. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V518000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: DISC: CALIPER) WAS REFERENCED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,500 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,200.

NHTSA ID
10202025
Incident
May 1, 2007
Mileage
13,500 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

01891

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM TORQUE CONVERTER AREA. *MR

02038

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1000. *MR

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Coachmen Aurora by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2022020—
2009020—
2007220—
2006440—
2005020—
2004010—
2003Viewing440—
2002340—
2001010—
2000010—
1997010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.