Safety Recall NHTSA · 05E027000 Reported April 6, 2005

Burner tubes/webasto

Q: What is recall 05E027000?

NHTSA recall 05E027000 was issued by Vehicle Systems, Inc. on April 6, 2005. It addresses: Burner tubes/webasto. The recall affects approximately 6,973 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Vehicle Systems, Inc. · N/A · 6,973 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05E027000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Vehicle Systems, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

6,973

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

April 6, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain vehicle systems aqua-hot and hydro-hot heaters manufactured between december 1, 2002, and april 1, 2005, equipped with webasto dbw 2010 diesel-burner (burner tube). the walls of the burner tube can deteriorate and fail.

Safety Consequence

Failure of the burner tube can result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Vehicle systems will notify customers and replace the burner tube with a new one free of charge. the recall began april 11, 2005. owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Vehicle Systems, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05E027000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 05E027000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05E027000?

NHTSA recall 05E027000 was issued by Vehicle Systems, Inc. on April 6, 2005. It addresses: Burner tubes/webasto. The recall affects approximately 6,973 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Vehicle Systems, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05E027000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.