Electrical systemRecall 04V-372 · Western vehicles

WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. recall 04V-372 covers 78 Western vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on July 27, 2004.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected782 models
ReportedJul 27, 2004Owners notified Oct 15, 2004
Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V372000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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).

The 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.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE MODULES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WESTERN RV AT 1-866-567-4133.

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).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from February 16, 2004 to June 30, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.