2005 Western Avalanche Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2005 Western Avalanche, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2005 Western Avalanche
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electrical system
On certain recreational vehicles equipped with vansco vmm 2820 modules, the module may experience a failure of all operational function.
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.
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Water heater (equipment)
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.
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.
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Electrical system
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).
Remedy: Dealers will replace these modules. The recall began on october 15, 2004. Owners should contact western rv at 1-866-567-4133.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Western Avalanche have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 s”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 2, 2005 · Tires
Compare Western Avalanche model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Western Avalanche model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Western Avalanche | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Western Avalanche | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 Western Avalanche | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 Western Avalanche
How do I know if my 2005 Western Avalanche has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2005 Western Avalanche; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Western dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V372000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Western models
- Alpine Coach42 complaints
- Alpine20 complaints
- Alpenlite19 complaints
- Apex8 complaints
- Western1 complaints
- Aspen0 complaints
- Dreamer0 complaints
- RL Series0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.