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 side wall. I found a koa in town, and after I got in place I called tripple a for a tire change service call. I used my spare of same brand, make and size that came with rv. I have marked bubble on the tire and will be looking for goodyear dealership.
The worst 2005 Western Avalanche problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Tires1
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- Tires1
Recalls 3
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- On certain recreational vehicles equipped with vansco vmm 2820 modules, the module may experience a failure of all operational function.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 05V250000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: water heater
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
- 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.
Recall number 05V230000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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).
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace these modules. The recall began on october 15, 2004. Owners should contact western rv at 1‑866‑567‑4133.
Recall number 04V372000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Western Avalanche 1
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What 2005 Western Avalanche owners say
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Questions about the 2005 Western Avalanche
Is the 2005 Western Avalanche reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Western Avalanche, close to a typical Avalanche model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Western Avalanche?
Tires, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2005 Western Avalanche have?
3 recalls, covering electrical system and equipment.
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