1999-2007 · 8 model years
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the Western Alpine across 8 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 2007 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (9), while 2001 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the steering, followed by the brakes.
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
On certain motor homes equipped with atwood sealed burner ranges, the range and slide-in burner tubes leading from the gas manifold to the burner heads had a depression or "kink" in the exterior bend restricting proper airflow and gas mixture.
On certain motor homes built with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rod contains a machining defect in the wrist pin bushing of the rod that could cause a seizure of the piston pin.
On certain motorhomes, an incorrect 250-amp ground fuse was used to protect battery ground. The correct fuse was rated for 300 amps.
Vehicle description: motorhomes equipped with carbon monoxide alarms. Some of these alarms may have become contaminated during shipping which will diminish the sensitivity of the alarm to detect carbon monoxide.
The brakes got hot because the brake calipers wouldn't release the pads from the rotors. It wouldn't stop had to use the parking brake. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 western alpine recreational vehicle. He stated that there was abnormal heat generation at the end of the wheel that caused the brake to drag. The temperature increased at the wheel end which could eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil. If the failure occurs it could extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer, but the technicians were unable to provide a remedy. The technician also stated that his model...
type was excluded from recall 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The brand name of the brake system is bosch. The failure mileage was 85000 and the current mileage was 102000. Updated 2/22/10 *cn the consumer stated he did not know about the recall. The consumer stated when he manually downshifted on a down hill to 2nd to slow the rv down, the rear brakes locked up. Upon inspection, a lot of smoke and a burning smell was present. Updated 05/13/10. *Jb
Failure: steel bracket connecting power steering gear to the vehicles frame bends excessively whenever operating the steering. Occurence: whenever vehicle is operated. Correction: none at this time. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 western alpine coach rv. When the contact turned the steering wheel, the a bracket bent. The steering column was mounted to the a bracket, which was not supposed to bend. He assumed that the bracket could break when it bent. The contact stated that this is an ongoing failure with his vehicle and will need to be repaired. The failure and current mileages were 23,880. Updated 06/11/09. *Lj updated 06/11/09.*Jb
I had problems with my rv, a looseness in the steering, the steering wheel center position kept changing position and movement in the wind. When I took my rv in to a shop for alignment and check for these problems, they found the steering box mounting bracket flexed an unsafe amount and a small crack had already formed on the rear upper portion. I took it to a truck repair, we found that the internal brace for the mounting bracket was not welded every where it should be. They welded the internal brace and the crack and an additional brace installed. *Tr
The bracket supporting the steering box shows significant flex when the steering wheel is turned. I am afraid that cracking and subsequent fracture will eventually occur. *Tr
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2001 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Alpine years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
Across every model year, owners report problems with the steering (10), brakes (6), electrical system (1) most often.
NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all Western Alpine model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data
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