Vehicle recall 05V092000 · March 17, 2005
Coachmen Aurora, Epic and 2 more models
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V092000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 17, 2005
- Filed by
- COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
- Owner notification
- March 24, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 251
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Coachmen Aurora (2005): 2005
- Coachmen Epic (2005): 2005
- Coachmen Mirada (2005): 2005
- Coachmen Santara (2005): 2005
Has your Coachmen been repaired?
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