Vehicle safety record

2001 Western Alpine Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Western Alpine with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2000 has 5 and the 2002 has 0.

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NHTSA data checked 17 hours ago

84/100Safety Index

AFar fewer problems than a typical Alpine year, for its age

#442 most complained-about 2001 vehicle

Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Most common 2001 Western Alpine problems

Brakes1100%

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No recalls for the 2001 Western Alpine

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Western Alpine. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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1 complaints about the 2001 Western Alpine

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Brakes

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...

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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

Western Alpine: every year compared

1999 2000 12001 2002 2003 2004 2006 2007

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Fires	Top problem	Grade
2004	3	0	0	Steering	C
2003	0	1	0	-	C
2002	0	1	0	-	C
2001	1	0	0	Brakes	A
2000	5	0	1	Brakes	F
1999	0	1	0	-	C

All Alpine years

2001 Western Alpine vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Grade
2001 Western Alpine	1	0	0	A
2001 Western Alpine Coach	2	4	1	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 2001 Western Alpine

Does the 2001 Western Alpine have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Western Alpine right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Western Alpine?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).

How many complaints has the 2001 Western Alpine had?

1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 16, 2009 and the latest on September 16, 2009. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2001 Western Alpine a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Western Alpine 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 years have the most complaints?

2007 (9), 2000 (5), 2004 (3). See every Western Alpine year compared.

What should I do if my 2001 Western Alpine 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 17 hours ago. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data