Recall 05V230000: 2004–2006 Western Avalanche and 1 other model

Report received

May 20, 2005

Manufacturer

Western recreational vehicles, inc.

Potentially affected

111vehicles

Model years

2004–2006

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2004 Western Alpine Coach8 complaints
• 2005 Western Alpine Coach16 complaints
• 2006 Western Alpine Coach6 complaints
• 2004 Western Avalanche0 complaints
• 2005 Western Avalanche1 complaints
• 2006 Western Avalanche0 complaints