- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Western Avalanche Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2004 Western Avalanche have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 2005 for the water heater.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Avalanche year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2004 Western Avalanche recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2004 Western Avalanche yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Western Avalanche: every year compared
All Avalanche years2004 Western Avalanche vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Western Avalanche | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2004 Western Alpine Coach | 8 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Western Alpine | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Western Western | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2004 Western Avalanche
Does the 2004 Western Avalanche have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Western Avalanche: water heater (May 2005). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2004 Western Avalanche had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2004 Western Avalanche a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Western Avalanche year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2004 Western Avalanche has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data