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NHTSA Recall 03V040000: Lamp (service brakes)

COACHMEN RV COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,539 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Coachmen Aurora.

3,539
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2003
owners notified (April 1)
NHTSA campaign03V040000
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING › LAMP
Report receivedFebruary 10, 2003
Owner notificationApril 1, 2003
Initiated byManufacturer

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.

Safety 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.

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.

Notes

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 03V040000

Make and modelModel years
Coachmen Aurora2002, 2003
Coachmen Mirada2002
Coachmen Rendezvous2002, 2003

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.