- The problem
- On certain motor homes equipped with atwood sealed burner ranges, the range and slide-in burner tubes leading from the gas manifold to the burner heads had a depression or "kink" in the exterior bend restricting proper airflow and gas mixture.
- The risk
- This condition could result in carbon monoxide poisoning.
- The fix
- Western rv is working with atwood to have the tubes replaced on these ranges (please see 07e030). The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact atwood at 1-800-348-7418 or western rv at 1-509-457-4133.
Vehicle safety record
2007 Western Alpine Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2007 Western Alpine with NHTSA, most often about the steering (8). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in January 2008 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2006 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Alpine year, for its age
#238 most complained-about 2007 vehicle
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2007 Western Alpine problems
Share of all 9 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2007 Western Alpine recalls 2
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 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).
What owners say
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9 complaints about the 2007 Western Alpine
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Failure: steel bracket connecting power steering gear to the vehicles frame bends excessively whenever operating the steering. Occurence: whenever vehicle is operated. Correction: none at this time. *Tr
I had problems with my rv, a looseness in the steering, the steering wheel center position kept changing position and movement in the wind. When I took my rv in to a shop for alignment and check for these problems, they found the steering box mounting bracket flexed an unsafe amount and a small crack had already formed on the rear upper portion. I took it to a truck repair, we found that the internal brace for the mounting bracket was not welded every where it should be. They welded the internal brace and the crack and an additional brace installed. *Tr
The bracket supporting the steering box shows significant flex when the steering wheel is turned. I am afraid that cracking and subsequent fracture will eventually occur. *Tr
Failure: steel bracket connecting the power steering gear to the vehicle's frame bends excessively whenever steering. This occurs whenever the vehicle is operated. No correction has been made at this time as the manufacturer is no longer in business. *Tr
STEERING BRACKET FLEX. *TR
Failure: steel mounting bracket connecting power steering gear to the vehicle's frame bends excessively whenever operating the steering. Occurrence: whenever vehicle is operated. Correction: none at this time. *Tr
Western rv installed an inadequate bracket that holds the steering box in our 2007 alpine motor coach. It is the opinion of service tech's that this bracket will fail after a period of time due to stress fractures, posing a significant safety hazard. *Tr
We have discovered a very serious and dangerous condition that pertains to all late model alpine coach motorhomes, manufactured by western rv of yakima washington. The manufacturer is one of many that is now out of business, so a recall through ordinary channels would not be possible. However the problem affects an inadequate mounting bracket for the steering box that results in severe sway and stress on the mounting bracket. We have both video examples, and email reports from many alpine owners that...
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substantiate the scope and severity of the problem. Apparently no one is familiar with the process of presenting this issue for your consideration, and I am doing so with this submission. This has not to date resulted, to my knowledge, of an actual accident or damage to life or property. But it is only a matter of time before this is likely to occur, absent your intervention into this situation. By way of background, I am a former corporate attorney, and a former executive director of the american bar association. I'm certain you receive many unmeritorious reports of safety issues, but I would like to assure you this definitely deserves you further consideration. If you can advise where I can send documented evidence of this problem (likely affecting some hundreds of motorhomes), I would appreciate the opportunity to do so. This would seem to be right on target with your recently announced campaign to address safety issues involving motorhomes. Your guidance would be appreciated. Tom gonser *tr
The sold us a 5th wheel, and said it was a 2008 and it was made in 06' to be a 07' they sold it as a 08' it is really a 07', they do not have any 08' as of today nov. 25Th, 2007 . They are trying to make us out to selling us a 08', they lied and changed the vin # on our 5th wheel, the shop manager gave me a different vin# it was on the trailer in the beginning, then they changed it and took us for a large amount of cash, and still paying on it too. *Tr
Western Alpine: every year compared
All Alpine years2007 Western Alpine vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Western Alpine | 9 | 2 | F | |
| 2007 Western Alpenlite | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2007 Western Apex | 1 | 1 | - | 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 2007 Western Alpine
Does the 2007 Western Alpine have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Western Alpine: recreational vehicle / trailer (January 2008); 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 2007 Western Alpine?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the steering (8).
How many complaints has the 2007 Western Alpine had?
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 26, 2007 and the latest on July 6, 2009. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2007 Western Alpine a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 8 out of 100 (grade F: far 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 2007 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