2005 Western Avalanche
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2005 Western Avalanche. Newest first.
On certain recreational vehicles equipped with vansco vmm 2820 modules, the module may experience a failure of all operational function.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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).
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Tires › Sidewall
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…
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
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10016180Determined 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.
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