NHTSA Recall 08V005000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 85 vehicles. It affects 2007 Western Alpine.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V005000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | January 9, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain motor homes equipped with atwood sealed burner ranges, the range and slide-in burner tubes leading from the gas manifold to the burner heads had a depression or "kink" in the exterior bend restricting proper airflow and gas mixture.
Safety risk
This condition could result in carbon monoxide poisoning.
Remedy
Western rv is working with atwood to have the tubes replaced on these ranges (please see 07e030). The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact atwood at 1-800-348-7418 or western rv at 1-509-457-4133.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V005000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Western Alpine | 2007 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.