Recalls for your 2006 Western Avalanche

Recalls for 2006 Western Avalanche

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DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER


Posted on: 2005-05-20
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.

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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2005-06-03
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Western recall no.  Csar-1056.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.