IllustrationHAVE A COACHMEN 2003 RV ON A WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS THAT THE FRONT BRAKE OVERHEATED AND LOCKED UP. *TR
2003 Coachmen Aurora
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
What owners actually said
4 reportsTHERE 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…
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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 …
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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.
Official recalls
409V193000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid
Jun 2, 2009
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.
Consequence & remedy
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.
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.
05V091000 · Electrical System
Mar 11, 2005
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
04V518000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Oct 27, 2004
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.
Consequence & remedy
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.
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.
03V040000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp
Feb 10, 2003
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.
Consequence & remedy
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.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.