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.
2006-2007 · 2 model years
Western Apex Problems by year
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the Western Apex across 2 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2006 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (7). The most reported problem area is the steering, followed by the body, doors & structure.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Apex complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Apex problems
Western Apex recalls 1
Latest Apex complaints
I have just learned of the bad design of the steering box bracket on my 2006 alpine apex motor home. I did the testing recommended by others and find that the bracket flexes a large amount when turning the wheel from left to right and back. The coach was built by western rv of union gap, wa and was bought out by monomoy inc of new york. I have not heard of any recall as of yet. *Tr
The steering box on my 2006 alpine apex coach flexes when the steering mechanism is moved. As per my frame and axle shop, this is not normal and is a pending safety hazard. There have been many other complaints filed with you concerning this problem. Just trying to fix a problem before there is a real serious one. *Tr
When using the steering the steel bracketing connecting power steering gear to the vehicle's frame bends a lot. Happens whenever vehicle is operated. No correction has been made at this time. *Tr
The steering bracket on my alpine motorhome is flexing 1/2 to 3/4 inch. I am concerned the metal will fatigue and crack. *Tr
Failure: steel bracket connecting power steering gear to the vehicle's frame bends excessively whenever operating the steering occurrence: whenever vehicle is operated. *Tr
The entire steering box moves when steering wheel is turned. *Tr
Questions about the Western Apex
Which Western Apex years have the most problems?
What are the most common Western Apex problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the steering (7), body, doors & structure (1), engine & cooling (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Western Apex have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Western Apex model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data