NHTSA Recall 05V092000: Trailer hitches
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 251 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Coachmen Aurora.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V092000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | March 17, 2005 |
| Owner notification | March 24, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V092000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Aurora | 2005 |
| Coachmen Epic | 2005 |
| Coachmen Mirada | 2005 |
| Coachmen Santara | 2005 |
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.