2005 WESTERN AVALANCHE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 WESTERN AVALANCHE
The 2005 WESTERN AVALANCHE has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tiressidewall (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 WESTERN AVALANCHE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2005 WESTERN AVALANCHE, potentially affecting up to 278 vehicles.
Recall 05V250000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 89 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VANSCO VMM 2820 MODULES, THE MODULE MAY EXPERIENCE A FAILURE OF ALL OPERATIONAL FUNCTION.
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.
View full details →Recall 04V372000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 78 vehicles affected
Defect: 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).
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.
View full details →Recall 05V230000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
| 111 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 WESTERN AVALANCHE
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 WESTERN AVALANCHE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
Safety Rating for the 2005 WESTERN AVALANCHE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 WESTERN AVALANCHE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 WESTERN AVALANCHE
WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2005 WESTERN AVALANCHE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1056 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DETERMINED 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. *SC
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 WESTERN AVALANCHE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WESTERN AVALANCHE
- 2004 WESTERN AVALANCHE — 0 complaints
- 2005 WESTERN AVALANCHE (current)
- 2006 WESTERN AVALANCHE — 0 complaints
Other WESTERN Models
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- WESTERN APEX — 9 total complaints
- WESTERN WESTERN — 1 total complaint
- WESTERN ASPEN — 0 total complaints
- WESTERN DREAMER — 0 total complaints
- WESTERN RL SERIES — 0 total complaints