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1998-2006 · 9 model years
Western Alpine Coach Problems by year
Owners have filed 42 complaints about the Western Alpine Coach across 9 model years, and it has 8 recalls. The 2005 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (16). The most reported problem area is the steering, followed by the brakes.
- Complaints
- 42
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Alpine Coach complaints by model year
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.
Most common Alpine Coach problems
Western Alpine Coach recalls 8
On certain recreational vehicles equipped with vansco vmm 2820 modules, the module may experience a failure of all operational function.
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.
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).
On certain motorhomes, an incorrect 250-amp ground fuse was used to protect battery ground. The correct fuse was rated for 300 amps.
On certain motor homes (36', 38' and 40") built with bosch two-piston pin-slide brake assemblies, the brake calipers can hang-up on any or all wheels.
Vehicle description: shuttle buses, recreational vehicles, utility vans, and heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (abs), fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake...
Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Latest Alpine Coach complaints
I can see a 3/4 inch crack in the paint on the upper rear flange of the steel steering gear bracket. Other motorhomes of similar vintage and model have developed cracks in the steel bracket at this location. The steel steering gear bracket will be reinforced at my own expense with about 20 inches of 5/8 inch thick steel angle and eight grade 8 bolts. *Tr
I was made aware of my problem @ irv2.Com forum (caution late alpine owners!!! Steering box mount issue) when I looked under my coach I found the same problem with my steering mount as most of the others at the forum. I found small stress cracks and paint flaking from stress on the bracket. Hope something can be done before their are serious problems down the road. Thanks. *Tr
Steering box suspension support. When western starting putting adjustable pedals for brake and fuel into the alpine rv they removed on of the metal support brackets to do so. The result has caused a torquing of the steering box and only support bracket resulting in cracking the weld. It is a serious safety issue. I have had to have a support bracket installed in my 06 western alpine. *Tr
Steering bracket moving a lot not supported properly or built correctly. *Tr
Bracket that holds steering box to frame flexes excessively when turning steering wheel. *Tr
Failure: power steering gear mounting bracket flexes excessively when turning wheels. *Tr
Questions about the Western Alpine Coach
Which Western Alpine Coach years have the most problems?
Which Western Alpine Coach years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Western Alpine Coach problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the steering (30), brakes (8), body, doors & structure (5) most often.
How many recalls does the Western Alpine Coach have?
NHTSA lists 8 recalls across all Western Alpine Coach 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