- The problem
- 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 fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Coachmen Aurora Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2002 Coachmen Aurora with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (2) and the equipment & accessories (1). Those complaints describe 2 fires. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in June 2009 for the fluid. For comparison, the 2001 has 0 and the 2003 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Aurora year, for its age
#308 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Coachmen Aurora problems
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2002 Coachmen Aurora recalls 4
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
- The problem
- 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 fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
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3 complaints about the 2002 Coachmen Aurora
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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.
2002 Coachman aurora refrigerator malfunctioned and the vehicle caught on fire.*Mr *nm
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...
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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
Coachmen Aurora: every year compared
All Aurora years2002 Coachmen Aurora vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Coachmen Aurora | 3 | 4 | F | |
| 2002 Coachmen Coachmen | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Coachmen Crosscountry MH | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2002 Coachmen Freedom | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Coachmen Cascade 26RBS | 1 | 1 | - | 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 2002 Coachmen Aurora
Does the 2002 Coachmen Aurora have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2002 Coachmen Aurora: fluid (June 2009); caliper (October 2004); recreational vehicle / trailer (October 2003); lamp (February 2003). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Coachmen Aurora?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (2), equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Coachmen Aurora had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 3, 2005 and the latest on October 9, 2007. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 2 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Coachmen Aurora a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 15 out of 100 (grade F: far more 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 2002 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