| Make : WESTERN | Model : ALPINE | Year : 2006 |
| Build Dates : 20040216 - 20050401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V250000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050524 | Date Received by ODI: 20050602 | Date Added to Database: 20050603 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSAR 1056 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 89 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VANSCO VMM 2820 MODULES, THE MODULE MAY EXPERIENCE A FAILURE OF ALL OPERATIONAL FUNCTION. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE MODULES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AT 1-509-853-2940. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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