- The problem
- Certain motor homes, truck campers, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- The risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- The fix
- Western rv will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or western rv at 1-866-567-4133.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Western Alpine Coach Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2000 Western Alpine Coach with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (7) and the equipment & accessories (2). It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in March 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 1999 has 2 and the 2001 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Alpine Coach year, for its age
#227 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Western Alpine Coach problems
Share of all 7 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2000 Western Alpine Coach recalls 5
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
- The problem
- On certain motorhomes, an incorrect 250-amp ground fuse was used to protect battery ground. The correct fuse was rated for 300 amps.
- The risk
- The incorrect fuse could cause sudden loss of electrical power resulting in the vehicle stalling or inoperable lights increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the 250-amp ground fuse with a 350-amp connector. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact western rv at 509-457-4133.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Damage to the brake components can occur resulting in the potential loss of braking capability.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the zops disc brake clipers. The recall began on november 16, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact western rv at 1-509-457-4133.
- The problem
- 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 systems." An internal diagnostic system in the abs may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. Such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.
- The risk
- This could disable the anti-lock function on the affected wheel without providing the required operator warning that the abs function requires servicing.
- The fix
- Meritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy scheduling for this campaign. The abs ecu will be removed and replaced or the ecu will be reprogrammed on the affected vehicles. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact meritor wabco at 1-800-535-5560.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
- The fix
- Am-safe in notifying customers that they will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies free of charge.
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7 complaints about the 2000 Western Alpine Coach
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
BRAKES SYSTEM FAILURE, FIRE ON RT FRONT WHEEL. *TR
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 western alpine coach. The contact found nhtsa campaign id number 02v243000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper) and immediately scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle repaired. The dealer stated that they would only cover the calipers and the pins. There was significant damage to the zops disc brake calipers, in which the dealer refused to repair, even though it was referenced in the recall as a free remedy. The contact filed a formal complaint with the...
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manufacturer. The vin, engine size, number of cylinders, and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 28,200. Updated 01/17/08 *bf updated 01/17/08 *tr
2000 Alpine abs sensor failed 3 times. *Ts ***nar*** the manufacturer acknowledge there was a problem with the calipers and paid for the replacements, however they refused to cover any of the rear abs sensors. They also paid for one set of front abs sensors. The consumer felt the repeated failures of the abs sensor were directly caused by the problems with calipers. The consumer requested reimbursement for the previous brake work he had to pay for. The air condition was not cooling properly. The cruise control would shut down when the consumer hit a bump in the road. The wood products in the motorhome were showing signs of warpage. *Jb
The driver noticed that the vehicle started performing erratically while decelerating down a hill. When the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor. The consumer was able to slow down and pulled over to the shoulder. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer on receipt of recall notification. *Ak there were no brakes and the consumer would have to down shift to 1st gear and use the exhaust brakes to coast to stop, the abs light flashed, fluid was visible on both sides of coach behind the front wheels, the brakes were extremely hot, the abs sensors melted and were hanging and the oil reservoir caps were blown out and all of the oil was gone. *Sc
I experienced the lockup and overheating of the front brakes on my 2000 alpine motor coach equipped with two-piston disk brakes. *Nlm
Consumer states that while driving vehicle the brakes had went out and vehicle was unable to stop. Dealer notified. Nlm
While applying brakes at 30 mph brake pedal would go to floor and vehicle would not stop properly. Dealer was not notified at this time. Please provide us with more details on this matter . *Ak
Western Alpine Coach: every year compared
All Alpine Coach years2000 Western Alpine Coach vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Western Alpine Coach | 7 | 5 | D | |
| 2000 Western Alpine | 5 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Western Alpenlite | 1 | 2 | D | 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 2000 Western Alpine Coach
Does the 2000 Western Alpine Coach have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2000 Western Alpine Coach: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007); fuses and circuit breakers (January 2004); caliper (September 2002); antilock (November 2000) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Western Alpine Coach?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (7), equipment & accessories (2), acceleration & cruise control (1).
How many complaints has the 2000 Western Alpine Coach had?
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 17, 2001 and the latest on March 5, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Western Alpine Coach a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Western Alpine Coach 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.
Which Western Alpine Coach years have the most complaints?
2005 (16), 2004 (8), 2000 (7). See every Western Alpine Coach year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Western Alpine Coach 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