Western Avalanche 2005
Model Avalanche made in 2005 by Western got 1 consumer complain there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment.
Model 2005
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V250000 | WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. | from 02/16/2004 to 04/01/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 89 | 06/28/2005 | MFR | WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. | 06/02/2005 | 06/03/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain recreational vehicles equipped with vansco vmm 2820 modules, the module may experience a failure of all operational function. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A failure of the module will result in the loss of engine operation. should this occur while the coach is being driven, the coach would have to be coasted to a stop without power assist for the steering. the sudden loss of power assist could result in the loss of control which could cause a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace these modules free of charge. the recall began on june 28, 2005. owners may contact western recreational vehicle at 1-509-853-2940. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Western recall no. csar-1056.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. | |||||||||||||||
| 04V372000 | WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. | from 02/16/2004 to 06/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 78 | 10/15/2004 | MFR | WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. | 07/27/2004 | 08/05/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain recreational vehicles equipped with vansco vmm 2820 modules, the module could experience an incorrect fault indication on its bi-directional ouputs (19 and 20). | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | During this fault condition, there may be a loss of operation of the antilock braking system (abs) light, the cruise control may not engage, or the alternator may not charge the house batteries. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace these modules. the recall began on october 15, 2004. owners should contact western rv at 1-866-567-4133. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Western rv recall no. csar 1053.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG WATER HEATER | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V230000 | WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. | from 12/09/2002 to 04/13/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 111 | ODI | WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. | 05/20/2005 | 05/20/2005 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or western recreational vehicles at 1-800-685-4298. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 1056 | 06/22/2005 | 10016180 | Determined by vansco-electronic lp, that the vmm 2820 module used in certain 2005 and 2006 alpine coach limited and avalanche may experience failure of operational functions. *sc | 09/01/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 12/02/2005 | 1 | 02/10/2005 | |
| I have 4 goodyear marathon radial tires (st235/80r16) on my 2005 alpinelite 32 foot 5th wheel. while traveling on i-10 in van horn tx, i stopped for fuel. i noticed a 8 dia by 4 bubble on exterior side wall. i found a koa in town, and after i got in place i called tripple a for a tire change service call. i used my spare of same brand, make and size that came with rv. i have marked bubble on the tire and will be looking for goodyear dealership. *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA | YAKIMA | WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES |