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as a result, the potential exists for the spare tire to become detached from the carrier assembly and fall to the road surface. should the spare tire detach itself from the carrier while the vehicle is in motion, a crash may result.

Recall Notes

dealers will install the correct spare tire system and also a secondary mechanical back-up latch. the recall is expected to begin during october 2007. owners may contact coachmen at 1-800-453-6064.

2005 Coachmen Aurora

Component

Trailer Hitches

Consequence of Defect

on certain class a motor homes, the rear hitch attachment brackets that connect the hitch assembly to the chassis frame may crack at the 90 degree bend.

Corrective Action

if this were to occur, a complete separation of the hitch assembly from the chassis could occur, resulting in a crash due to a loss of control of the towed vehicle or trailer.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair the hitch assembly attachment brackets free of charge. the recall began on march 24, 2005. owners may contact coachmen at 1-800-453-6064.

2003 Coachmen Aurora

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

2003 Coachmen Aurora

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Warning

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

2003 Coachmen Aurora

Component

Electrical System

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 101, øcontrols and displayø and standard no. 105 øhydraulic and electric brake systems.ø models with actia instrument cluster, the incorrect software programmed into the cluster such that certain warnings are not displayed.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

2002 Coachmen Aurora

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

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 øjumperø or jump wire. this may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

2002 Coachmen Aurora

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

2002 Coachmen Aurora

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Warning

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

2001 Coachmen Aurora

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

2000 Coachmen Aurora

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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.