2006 Coachmen AuroraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2006 Coachmen Aurora, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 22, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Coachmen Aurora has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system20
Equipment10
Structure10
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2006 Coachmen Aurora recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid

Recall 09V-193 · Jun 2, 2009 · 2,555 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-279 · Jun 25, 2008 · 37,293 vehicles

Risk. EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

Recall 07V-483 · Oct 16, 2007 · 193 vehicles

Risk. AS A RESULT, THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THE SPARE TIRE TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE CARRIER ASSEMBLY AND FALL TO THE ROAD SURFACE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Coachmen.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Aurora year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Aurora median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Aurora owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHORTED OUT DURING TRAVEL DUE TO FAULTY PLUMBING WHICH LEAKED WATER TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHORTING IT OUT CAUSING CIRCUIT BREAKERS TO TRIP AND SHUTTING DOWN THE BATTERY DISCONNECT CIRCUITRY. THIS ALSO CAUSED GREY WATER TO LEAK ALL OVER THE FREEWAY. *TR
Complaint 10211204 · Dec 8, 2007 · 1,900 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE COMPLETE DUE TO FAULTY ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS WHICH CAN CAUSE A FIRE RESULTING IN POSSIBLE FATALITIES ON THE INTERSTATE OR IN RV PARKS. *TR
Complaint 10211201 · Dec 8, 2007 · 1,900 miles

Own a 2006 Aurora?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.