Recall 05V230000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER Defect in 2004-2006 WESTERN AVALANCHE
RECALL This recall affects up to 111 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V230000 |
| Manufacturer | WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 111 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Related Recalls for WESTERN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V121000 | 2001 WESTERN ALPINE COACH | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 6,188 | |
| 05V435000 | 2006 WESTERN ALPENLITE | WHEELS:RIM | 44 | |
| 05V250000 | 2005 WESTERN ALPINE COACH | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 89 | |
| 02V243000 | 2001 WESTERN ALPINE COACH | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 254 | |
| 04V372000 | 2005 WESTERN AVALANCHE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 78 | |
| 00V273002 | 2001 WESTERN ALPINE COACH | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 121 | |
| 95V210000 | 1995 WESTERN DREAMER | WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER | 127 | |
| 92V151000 | 1989 WESTERN TRAVELLITE | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 112 | |
| 90E041000 | 1991 WESTERN ALPINE | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 309 | |
| 89V017000 | 1989 WESTERN WESTERN STAR | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS | 1,134 |