NHTSA vehicle safety data

2002 Coachmen Aurora Recalls & Complaints

The 2002 Coachmen Aurora has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Coachmen dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2002 Coachmen Aurora. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2002 Coachmen Aurora owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Coachmen Aurora, describing incidents dated July 18, 2003 to October 5, 2007.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 2 complaints
Equipment 1 complaint

Of the 3 complaints on file, 2 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10205224 · Filed October 9, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 COACHMEN AURORA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THEY BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND THERE WAS A STRONG BURNING ODOR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR NHTSA RECALL # 04V518000 AT 5,500 MILES. THE FAILURE…
ODI #10136671 · Filed September 9, 2005
2002 COACHMAN AURORA REFRIGERATOR MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*MR *NM
ODI #10131343 · Filed August 3, 2005
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED 2002 SUN VALLEY INC. ROAD RUNNER 180 CAMPING TRAILER HAD EXPERIENCED 4 DIFFERENT BRAKES LINE FAILURES. THE LINES HAVE PHYSICALLY BROKEN OFF. THIS WAS ON BRAKING ON THE INSIDE OF THE WHEEL WHERE THE BRAKE LINE WENT INTO THE CYLINDER ON THE WHEEL. WHEN THE OWNER WAS APPLYING…

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OVERHEATED BRAKE CALIPERS/BOSCH/WORKHORSE

NHTSA #09V193000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Fluid · NHTSA notice

Reported June 2, 2009 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Potentially affected: 2,555 vehicles

Owners notified May 1, 2009 · Vehicles built August 1, 2000 – May 31, 2008 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

COACHMEN/WORKHORSE/BOSCH/BRAKE CALIPER

NHTSA #04V518000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice

Reported October 27, 2004 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Potentially affected: 238 vehicles

Vehicles built October 1, 2001 – October 31, 2002 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

COACHMEN/SAMSUNG/MICROWAVES

NHTSA #03V373000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported October 14, 2003 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Potentially affected: 19,110 vehicles

Vehicles built May 1, 2000 – December 11, 2002 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, TRAVEL TRAILERS, AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE UNITS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.

Safety consequence

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS REPLACED. CONSUMERS SHOULD NEVER USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR STORAGE OR LEAVE ANY TOWELS, PAPER, CLOTH OR OTHER PRODUCTS IN THE MICROWAVE AFTER USE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAMSUNG AT 800-932-3837 OR COACHMEN AT 1-219-825-5821.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

COACHMEN/BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR

NHTSA #03V040000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Brake Fluid Low Warning — Lamp · NHTSA notice

Reported February 10, 2003 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY

Potentially affected: 3,539 vehicles

Owners notified April 1, 2003 · Vehicles built May 13, 1999 – October 22, 2002 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.

Safety consequence

IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT COACHMEN AT 1-219-825-5821.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2002 Coachmen Aurora. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Coachmen Aurora.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10205224

Fire

Incident: October 5, 2007 · Filed: October 9, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 COACHMEN AURORA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THEY BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND THERE WAS A STRONG BURNING ODOR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR NHTSA RECALL # 04V518000 AT 5,500 MILES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,700 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18,000.

Equipment

ODI #10136671

Fire

Incident: September 1, 2005 · Filed: September 9, 2005

2002 COACHMAN AURORA REFRIGERATOR MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*MR *NM

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10131343

Incident: July 18, 2003 · Filed: August 3, 2005

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED 2002 SUN VALLEY INC. ROAD RUNNER 180 CAMPING TRAILER HAD EXPERIENCED 4 DIFFERENT BRAKES LINE FAILURES. THE LINES HAVE PHYSICALLY BROKEN OFF. THIS WAS ON BRAKING ON THE INSIDE OF THE WHEEL WHERE THE BRAKE LINE WENT INTO THE CYLINDER ON THE WHEEL. WHEN THE OWNER WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE WERE NO BRAKES BECAUSE OF THE FLUID LEAKING OUT. THE OWNER WAS ALMOST IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE BRAKE LINE BROKE AGAIN. VEHICLE SWERVED INTO THE OTHER LANE TRYING TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP, AND LANDED IN THE MEDIAN. BUT, THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE OWNER HAS TAKEN THE TRAILER TO THE DEALERSHIP ONCE AND A REPAIR SHOP 2 TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO REPAIR THE TRAILER BECAUSE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER SAID THEY WOULD GET TO THE OWNER AND DOUBTED THAT THEY COULD HELP THE CONSUMER. THE REPRESENTATITIVE FROM SUN VALLEY STILL HAS NOT GOTTEN BACK TO THE OWNER. THIS IS WHAT THE CONSUMER PROVIDED OR HAD AVAILABLE TO THE COMPLAINT. THE OWNER DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO REPAIR THE TRAILER AND MAKE IT SAFE TO RIDE IN. THERE IS NO INDICATION BEFORE THE LINES FAILS. THE OWNER CONSIDERS THIS A DEFECT OF THE DESIGN PROCESS. THE OWNER IS HAVING TO LET THE TRAILER SIT IN THE DRIVEWAY BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY ISSUES HE IS HAVING WITH THE TRAILER. AND ONCE AGAIN THE BRAKE LINES HAS BROKEN. THE CONSUMER DOES NOT THINK THAT HE SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS BECAUSE OF THE DEFECT. *AK

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