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Safety Recalls of Western Avalanche Vehicles

There have been 3 safety recalls for the Western Avalanche. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Western Avalanche.

NHTSA Recall #: 05V250000; Jun. 2, 2005

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Western Alpine Coach, 2005 Western Alpine Coach, 2005 Western Avalanche, 2006 Western Avalanche

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Recall Summary: On certain recreational vehicles equipped with vansco vmm 2820 modules, the module may experience a failure of all operational function. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 05V230000; May. 20, 2005

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

Recalled Vehicles: 2004 Western Alpine Coach, 2005 Western Alpine Coach, 2006 Western Alpine Coach, 2004 Western Avalanche, 2005 Western Avalanche, 2006 Western Avalanche

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER

Recall 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 04V372000; Jul. 27, 2004

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Western Alpine Coach, 2005 Western Avalanche

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Recall 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). ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Western Avalanche Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Jun. 2, 2005	Electrical System	89
May. 20, 2005	Equipment:recreational Vehicle:lpg Water Heater	111
Jul. 27, 2004	Electrical System	78

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Western Avalanche Model Years

Model	# Recalls
2006 Western Avalanche	2
2005 Western Avalanche	3
2004 Western Avalanche	1