NHTSA Recall 04V518000: Caliper (service brakes)
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 238 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Coachmen Aurora.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V518000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › DISC › CALIPER |
| Report received | October 27, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety 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.
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.
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 04V518000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Aurora | 2002, 2003 |
| Coachmen Mirada | 2001 |
| Coachmen Pathfinder | 2001 |
| Coachmen Rendezvous | 2002, 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.