- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If allowed to progress, this can lead to engine failure with the possibility of the rod rupturing the lock cavity, oil and debris on the roadway and vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Western rv is working with cummins to recalibrate the engine control module and enhance the engine protection system enabling it to provide early detection of the failure mode and avoid more serious engine damage and resultant safety hazard. Cummins will also install a new valve cover with a crankcase pressure sensor free of charge (please see 07e033).
Vehicle safety record
2006 Western Alpine Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2006 Western Alpine with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1) and the transmission & drivetrain (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2007 for the diesel. For comparison, the 2007 has 9.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Alpine year, for its age
#353 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Western Alpine problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2006 Western Alpine recalls 1
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
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2006 Western Alpine
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 western alpine. The contact stated that the driver's and passenger side front windows hinder his vision. The failure was noticed while driving 60 mph. There is moisture between the windows, which makes it difficult to see in or out of the vehicle. The current mileage was 21,000 and failure mileage was 18,000.
I purchased a 2006 alpine avalanche in september of 2007. I have had nothing but problems. The biggest problem is that the alpine coach's use an electronic multiplexing module that runs everything on the coach side. It also affects the engine operation, cruise control, brakes etc. On may 4 we were driving from butte, montana to salt lake city when the cruise control went off, the engine turned off and we were left riding down a hill at 65 mph. If I had not had experience driving truck I do not know what would...
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have happened. The module is made by vansco and is module 2820. There is a complaint and action with a recall number from western rv #csar-1056. The problem is that western rv is out of business and vansco says that they cannot sell the part because it is propriety component to western rv. They are concerned about the legal issue with a defect company. My concern is that I can drive my home as well as the other 2000 customers, but it is not safe. Do you folks think you can help us move vansco to giving help to the stranded customers of western rv. *Tr
Western Alpine: every year compared
All Alpine years2006 Western Alpine vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Western Alpine | 2 | 1 | D | |
| 2006 Western Apex | 7 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2006 Western Alpine Coach | 6 | 1 | C | 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 2006 Western Alpine
Does the 2006 Western Alpine have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Western Alpine: diesel (July 2007). 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 2006 Western Alpine?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1), transmission & drivetrain (1), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Western Alpine had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 9, 2008 and the latest on November 13, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Western Alpine a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 32 out of 100 (grade D: more 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 2006 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