There are no safety recalls for the 2008 Western Alpenlite, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
2008 Western Alpenlite problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Steering | 3 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
Most reported parts
- Tires › Tread/Belt — 1
- Tires › Sidewall — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2008 Western Alpenlite complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Steering · at 5,500 miles · reported Jun 1, 2009
Failure: steel 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.
Steering · at 1,980 miles · reported May 12, 2009
Hydraulic steering gearbox is mounted to a steel bracket that bends up and down excessively when steering the vehicle. This condition occurs all the time when driving, and I fear that the constant flexing will ultimately brake the bracket and render vehicle steering non-operational while driving - leading to a serious accident.
Steering · reported May 11, 2009
Failure: steel bracket holding the power steering box to the frame deflects excessively when operating the steering wheel of my motorhome. This leads to stress cracking of bracket welds, stress cracking of the bracket's rear mounting flange, and has lead to one substantial bracket failure affecting steering safety frequency of occurrence: all the time corrections: nothing definitive has been done. I have added a prototype retrofit stiffener between the steel bracket & frame and AM testing that at this time.
Tires · at 5,000 miles · reported Apr 8, 2009
The contact owns a 2008 alpine legend fifth wheel travel trailer. The vehicle has tredit bct jb 43 winland tires, size lt 235/85/r16- 14pr. While driving 65 MPH, the contact heard a very loud noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. Shortly after, the front passenger side tire blew out. A mechanic stated that there appeared to be thread separation. He further stated that the tires should not have been placed on the trailer because it was not capable of holding that amount of weight. Due to the blow out, the undercarriage and metal supports underneath the trailer were damaged. All of the…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Western Alpenlite have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2008 Western Alpenlite as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Western Alpenlite?
Owners report steering problems most often (3 reports), followed by tires (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,000 miles.
Are Western recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Western dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.