2005 Western Alpine Coach Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2005 Western Alpine Coach. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 05V250000Jun 2, 200589 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system
  Covers: Western Alpine Coach 1998, 2005, Avalanche 2005–2006

  Reported issue: On certain recreational vehicles equipped with vansco vmm 2820 modules, the module may experience a failure of all operational function.

  Possible consequence: 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.

  Remedy: 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.

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• 05V230000May 20, 2005111 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Water heater
  Covers: Western Alpine Coach 2004–2006, Avalanche 2004–2006

  Reported issue: 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.

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• 04V372000Jul 27, 200478 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system
  Covers: Western Alpine Coach 2005, Avalanche 2005

  Reported issue: 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).

  Possible consequence: 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.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace these modules. The recall began on october 15, 2004. Owners should contact western rv at 1-866-567-4133.

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