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
Vehicle safety record
2004 Western Alpine Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2004 Western Alpine with NHTSA, most often about the steering (2) and the brakes (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2003 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Alpine year, for its age
#311 most complained-about 2004 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2004 Western Alpine problems
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No recalls for the 2004 Western Alpine
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Western Alpine. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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3 complaints about the 2004 Western Alpine
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The steering bracket on my 2004 alpine motor home cracked and I had ir replaced with anew one that was reinforced. This is a wide spread problem & I'm not sure what I did has made my motor home completely safe. *Tr
"Service brake" light on with improper braking since delivery day. Had taken in to authorized dealers on 4 separate occasions. None of the attempsts were successful. One dealer said the vehicle is unsafe to drive and brakes may fail and made me sign a release to take the vehicle from the shop after the unsuccesful repair attempt.*Ak
Western Alpine: every year compared
All Alpine years2004 Western Alpine vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Western Alpine | 3 | 0 | C | |
| 2004 Western Alpine Coach | 8 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Western Western | 1 | 0 | A | 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 2004 Western Alpine
Does the 2004 Western Alpine have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 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 2004 Western Alpine?
How many complaints has the 2004 Western Alpine had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 14, 2004 and the latest on May 27, 2009. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2004 Western Alpine a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2004 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 . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data