- The problem
- Coachmen is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
- The risk
- The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
- The fix
- Coachmen is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on february 21, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Coachmen Aurora Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Coachmen Aurora have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 2011 for the equipment.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Aurora year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 Coachmen Aurora recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Coachmen Aurora: every year compared
All Aurora years1997 Coachmen Aurora vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Coachmen Aurora | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 1997 Coachmen Coachmen | 17 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1997 Coachmen Leprechaun | 4 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1997 Coachmen Santara | 3 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Coachmen Class A | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1997 Coachmen Destiny | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1997 Coachmen Catalina TT | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1997 Coachmen Class- C | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1997 Coachmen Aurora
Does the 1997 Coachmen Aurora have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1997 Coachmen Aurora: equipment (February 2011). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1997 Coachmen Aurora had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 Coachmen Aurora a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Coachmen Aurora year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Coachmen Aurora years have the most complaints?
2003 (4), 2006 (4), 2002 (3). See every Coachmen Aurora year compared.
What should I do if my 1997 Coachmen Aurora has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data