2005 WESTERN ALPINE COACH Recalls (3)

Campaign:
04V372000 on 08/04/2004
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
02/15/2004 - 06/29/2004
Affected:
78
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.
Correction:
Dealers will replace these modules. the recall began on october 15, 2004. owners should contact western rv at 1-866-567-4133.
Notes:
Western rv recall no. csar 1053.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
05V230000 on 05/19/2005
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle:lpg water heater
Manufactured:
12/08/2002 - 04/12/2005
Affected:
111
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.
Correction:
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.

Campaign:
05V250000 on 06/02/2005
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
02/15/2004 - 03/31/2005
Affected:
89
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.
Correction:
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.

2005 WESTERN ALPINE COACH TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
1053
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Safety recall no. 04v372. it has been determined by vansco that the vmm 2820 module used in certain 2005 alpine coach limiteds may experience an incorrect fault in its output number 19 and 20. *nm
Bulletin:
1056
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
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

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