- 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
2003 Coachmen Aurora Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2003 Coachmen Aurora with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (4). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in June 2009 for the fluid. For comparison, the 2002 has 3 and the 2004 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Aurora year, for its age
#283 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2003 Coachmen Aurora problems
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2003 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 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 fix
- 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.
- 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
- 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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4 complaints about the 2003 Coachmen Aurora
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Have a coachmen 2003 rv on a workhorse w22 chassis that the front brake overheated and locked up. *Tr
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.
Rear brakes on 2003 coachmen on workhorse chassis overheated and locked up causing no brakes while going down freeway. *Tr
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.
Coachmen Aurora: every year compared
All Aurora years2003 Coachmen Aurora vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Coachmen Aurora | 4 | 4 | F | |
| 2003 Coachmen Freedom | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2003 Coachmen Catalina | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2003 Coachmen Coachmen | 1 | 1 | B | 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 2003 Coachmen Aurora
Does the 2003 Coachmen Aurora have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2003 Coachmen Aurora: fluid (June 2009); electrical system (March 2005); caliper (October 2004); 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 2003 Coachmen Aurora?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (4).
How many complaints has the 2003 Coachmen Aurora had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 6, 2007 and the latest on October 27, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2003 Coachmen Aurora a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 19 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 2003 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