Western Alpine Coach recalls and problems
8 recalls and 39 owner complaints for 7 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
8
Complaints
39
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
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Western Alpine Coach by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Alpine Coach | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Alpine Coach | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Alpine Coach | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Alpine Coach | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Alpine Coach | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Alpine Coach | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Alpine Coach | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Western Alpine Coach problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 30 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | |
| Structure | 5 | |
| Equipment | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
All Western Alpine Coach recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V-121 | Mar 21, 2007 | 2000–2003 | Equipment | Certain motor homes, truck campers, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. |
| 05V-250 | Jun 2, 2005 | 2005 | Electrical System | On certain recreational vehicles equipped with vansco vmm 2820 modules, the module may experience a failure of all operational function. |
| 05V-230 | May 20, 2005 | 2004–2006 | Equipment | On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely. |
| 04V-372 | Jul 27, 2004 | 2005 | Electrical System | On certain recreational vehicles equipped with vansco vmm 2820 modules, the module could experience an incorrect fault indication on its bi-directional ouputs (19 and 20). |
| 04V-035 | Jan 28, 2004 | 2000–2001 | Electrical System | On certain motorhomes, an incorrect 250-amp ground fuse was used to protect battery ground. |
| 02V-243 | Sep 9, 2002 | 2000–2001 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain motor homes (36', 38' and 40") built with bosch two-piston pin-slide brake assemblies, the brake calipers can hang-up on any or all wheels. |
| 00V-279 | Nov 21, 2000 | 2000 | Service Brakes, Air | Vehicle description: shuttle buses, recreational vehicles, utility vans, and heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (Abs), fail to comply to the requirements of FMVSS no. |
| 00V-273 | Oct 24, 2000 | 2000–2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by AM-safe. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Western Alpine Coach?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2005 Western Alpine Coach has the most reports (16). Check the 2005 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Western Alpine Coach have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls covering Western Alpine Coach model years 2000–2006.
What are the most common Western Alpine Coach problems?
Owners report steering, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems most often.