2000 WESTERN ALPINE COACH
5 recalls — 11 complaints
07V121000 Mar 21, 2007
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
WESTERN RV WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERIC... Read more
04V035000 Jan 28, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, AN INCORRECT 250-AMP GROUND FUSE WAS USED TO PROTECT BATTERY GROUND. THE CORRECT FUSE WAS RATED FOR 300 AMPS.
Consequence
THE INCORRECT FUSE COULD CAUSE SUDDEN LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE STALLING OR INOPERABLE LIGHTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE 250-AMP GROUND FUSE WITH A 350-AMP CONNECTOR. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WESTERN RV AT 509-457-4133.
02V243000 Sep 9, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE COMPONENTS CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ZOPS DISC BRAKE CLIPERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WESTERN RV AT 1-509-457-4133.
00V279002 Nov 21, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Defect Description
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. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." AN INTERNAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM IN ... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD DISABLE THE ANTI-LOCK FUNCTION ON THE AFFECTED WHEEL WITHOUT PROVIDING THE REQUIRED OPERATOR WARNING THAT THE ABS FUNCTION REQUIRES SERVICING.
Remedy
MERITOR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY SCHEDULING FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. THE ABS ECU WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED OR THE ECU WILL BE REPROGRAMMED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FR... Read more
00V273002 Oct 24, 2000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Consequence
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
AM-SAFE IN NOTIFYING CUSTOMERS THAT THEY WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE.
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 4 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Mar 5, 2008
Incident date: Jan 5, 2001
BRAKES SYSTEM FAILURE, FIRE ON RT FRONT WHEEL. *TR
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Mar 5, 2008
Incident date: Jan 5, 2001
BRAKES SYSTEM FAILURE, FIRE ON RT FRONT WHEEL. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Dec 31, 2007
Incident date: Oct 3, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 WESTERN ALPINE COACH. THE CONTACT FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V243000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER) AND IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD ONLY COVER THE CALIPERS AND ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Jun 29, 2006
Incident date: Aug 16, 2002
2000 ALPINE ABS SENSOR FAILED 3 TIMES. *TS ***NAR*** THE MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGE THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CALIPERS AND PAID FOR THE REPLACEMENTS, HOWEVER THEY REFUSED TO COVER ANY OF THE REAR ABS SENSORS. THEY ALSO PAID FOR ONE SET OF FRONT ABS SENSORS. THE CONSUMER FELT THE REPEATED FAILURE... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jun 29, 2006
Incident date: Aug 16, 2002
2000 ALPINE ABS SENSOR FAILED 3 TIMES. *TS ***NAR*** THE MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGE THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CALIPERS AND PAID FOR THE REPLACEMENTS, HOWEVER THEY REFUSED TO COVER ANY OF THE REAR ABS SENSORS. THEY ALSO PAID FOR ONE SET OF FRONT ABS SENSORS. THE CONSUMER FELT THE REPEATED FAILURE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jun 29, 2006
Incident date: Aug 16, 2002
2000 ALPINE ABS SENSOR FAILED 3 TIMES. *TS ***NAR*** THE MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGE THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CALIPERS AND PAID FOR THE REPLACEMENTS, HOWEVER THEY REFUSED TO COVER ANY OF THE REAR ABS SENSORS. THEY ALSO PAID FOR ONE SET OF FRONT ABS SENSORS. THE CONSUMER FELT THE REPEATED FAILURE... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Jun 29, 2006
Incident date: Aug 16, 2002
2000 ALPINE ABS SENSOR FAILED 3 TIMES. *TS ***NAR*** THE MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGE THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CALIPERS AND PAID FOR THE REPLACEMENTS, HOWEVER THEY REFUSED TO COVER ANY OF THE REAR ABS SENSORS. THEY ALSO PAID FOR ONE SET OF FRONT ABS SENSORS. THE CONSUMER FELT THE REPEATED FAILURE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Mar 18, 2005
Incident date: Oct 18, 2004
THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED PERFORMING ERRATICALLY WHILE DECELERATING DOWN A HILL. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN AND PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON RECEIPT OF RECALL NOTIFIC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Mar 29, 2003
Incident date: Jan 16, 2003
I EXPERIENCED THE LOCKUP AND OVERHEATING OF THE FRONT BRAKES ON MY 2000 ALPINE MOTOR COACH EQUIPPED WITH TWO-PISTON DISK BRAKES. *NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 18, 2002
Incident date: Dec 5, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE BRAKES HAD WENT OUT AND VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO STOP. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 17, 2001
Incident date: May 10, 2001
WHILE APPLYING BRAKES AT 30 MPH BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO FLOOR AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP PROPERLY. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH MORE DETAILS ON THIS MATTER . *AK
WESTERN ALPINE COACH — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the WESTERN ALPINE COACH across all model years (1998–2006).
21
Total Recalls
54
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths