2005 WESTERN ALPINE COACH
3 recalls — 17 complaints — 2 TSBs
05V250000 Jun 2, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VANSCO VMM 2820 MODULES, THE MODULE MAY EXPERIENCE A FAILURE OF ALL OPERATIONAL FUNCTION.
Consequence
A FAILURE OF THE MODULE WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF ENGINE OPERATION. SHOULD THIS OCCUR WHILE THE COACH IS BEING DRIVEN, THE COACH WOULD HAVE TO BE COASTED TO A STOP WITHOUT POWER ASSIST FOR THE STEERING. THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AT 1-509-853-2940.
05V230000 May 20, 2005
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
VEHICLE SYSTEMS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VEHICLE SYSTEMS AT 1-800-685-4298 OR WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AT 1-800-685-4298.
04V372000 Jul 27, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
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).
Consequence
DURING THIS FAULT CONDITION, THERE MAY BE A LOSS OF OPERATION OF THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT, THE CRUISE CONTROL MAY NOT ENGAGE, OR THE ALTERNATOR MAY NOT CHARGE THE HOUSE BATTERIES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE MODULES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WESTERN RV AT 1-866-567-4133.
Complaint Statistics
17 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 15 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
STEERING
Aug 18, 2009
Incident date: Aug 18, 2009
I WAS MADE AWARE OF MY PROBLEM @ IRV2.COM FORUM (CAUTION LATE ALPINE OWNERS!!! STEERING BOX MOUNT ISSUE) WHEN I LOOKED UNDER MY COACH I FOUND THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY STEERING MOUNT AS MOST OF THE OTHERS AT THE FORUM. I FOUND SMALL STRESS CRACKS AND PAINT FLAKING FROM STRESS ON THE BRACKET. HOPE SOM... Read more
STEERING
Jun 3, 2009
Incident date: Feb 1, 2009
DEFECTIVE STEERING BRACKET ON ALPINE MOTORHOME. *TR
STEERING
May 20, 2009
Incident date: Jan 10, 2009
STEEL BRACKET CONNECTING THE POWER STEERING GEAR UNIT TO THE FRAME BENDS EXCESSIVELY WHENEVER OPERATING THE STEERING. *TR
STRUCTURE
May 17, 2009
Incident date: May 16, 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. *TR
STEERING
May 17, 2009
Incident date: May 16, 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. *TR
STEERING
May 15, 2009
Incident date: May 15, 2009
STEERING BOX MOUNTING BRACKET IS WEAK AND ALLOWS MOVEMENT AND CRACKING OF THE MOUNTING BOX. *TR
STEERING
May 15, 2009
Incident date: May 14, 2009
DEFLECTION OF WEAK STEERING GEAR BRACKET. POSSIBLE STEERING FAILURE. *TR
STEERING
May 13, 2009
Incident date: Jan 17, 2009
THE STEEL BRACKET CONNECTING THE POWER STEERING GEAR TO THE MOTORHOME'S FRAME IS BENDING EXCESSIVELY WHENEVER THE WHEELS ARE TURNED. THIS WAS FIRST NOTED AFTER REPORTS FROM OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM IN JAN. 2009. IT OCCURS WHENEVER THE MH IS USED. *TR
STEERING
May 13, 2009
Incident date: May 12, 2009
OTHER ALPINE COACHES OF LIKE VINTAGE HAVE FOUND WHAT APPEARS TO BE A SERIOUS DEFECT IN THE STEERING BRACKET, AND THAT THIS IS A MATTER OF CONCERN TO ME. *TR
STEERING
May 13, 2009
Incident date: Jan 20, 2005
WE HAVE A 2005 ALPINE MOTORCOACH, BUILT BY WESTERN RV, WE HAVE A STEERING BOX THAT IS FLEXING AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS COULD LEAD TO A PROBLEM. WE NEED TO MAKE YOU AWARE THAT THERE ARE QUITE A FEW ALPINE COACHES THAT APPEAR TO HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM. THE DATE BELOW IS THE DATE WE PICKED UP OUR NEW CO... Read more
STEERING
May 12, 2009
Incident date: May 12, 2009
I'M CONCERNED ABOUT MY STEERING BRACKET BEING TO LIGHT WEIGHT BECAUSE OF OTHER ALPINES WITH THIS PROBLEM. MY COACH IS A 2005 AND FALLS WITHIN THE CONCERNED YEARS. MY BRACKET HAS NOT BROKEN, HOWEVER WHILE TURNING THE TIRES IN A PARKED POSITION, THE BRACKET DOES TWIST AND WILL EVENTUALLY FATIGUE. I... Read more
STEERING
May 12, 2009
Incident date: May 12, 2009
STEEL BRACKET CONNECTING POWER STEERING GEAR TO THE VEHICLE'S FRAME BENDS EXCESSIVELY WHENEVER OPERATING THE STEERING. *TR
STEERING
May 12, 2009
Incident date: Jan 10, 2009
THE STEEL BRACKET HOLDING THE STEERING GEAR TO THE MAIN FRAME OF THE MOTORHOME BENDS EXCESSIVELY ON TWO AXIS WHENEVER THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. *TR
STEERING
May 12, 2009
Incident date: Apr 20, 2009
FAILURE: STEEL BRACKET CONNECTING POWER STEERING GEAR TO THE VEHICLE'S FRAME BENDS EXCESSIVELY WHENEVER OPERATING THE STEERING OCCURRENCE: WHENEVER VEHICLE IS OPERATED. *TR
STEERING
May 11, 2009
Incident date: May 11, 2009
STEERING BRACKET FLEXES DURING STEERING INPUT. *TR
STEERING
May 11, 2009
Incident date: May 11, 2009
I AM AWARE OF THE FACT THAT OTHER ALPINE COACHES OF LIKE VINTAGE HAVE FOUND WHAT APPEARS TO BE A SERIOUS DEFECT IN THE STEERING BRACKET, AND THIS IS A MATTER OF CONCERN TO ME. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 22, 2006
Incident date: Dec 18, 2006
I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT A SAFETY RECALL THAT AFFECTS MY ALPINE COACH MOTOR HOME BUILT BY WESTER RECREATIONAL VEHICLES OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON. THE RECALL NBR IS 04V372000, WRV CSAR NBR 1053 AND HAS TO DO WITH THE VANSCO MULTIPLEX MODULE. I CALLED WRV CUSTOMER SERVICE ON MONDAY, 12-18-2006 AND WAS REFE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2005 WESTERN ALPINE COACH
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
1056
Jun 22, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DETERMINED BY VANSCO-ELECTRONIC LP, THAT THE VMM 2820 MODULE USED IN CERTAIN 2005 AND 2006 ALPINE COACH LIMITED AND AVALANCHE MAY EXPERIENCE FAILURE OF OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS. *SC
1053
Aug 5, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SAFETY RECALL NO. 04V372. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED BY VANSCO THAT THE VMM 2820 MODULE USED IN CERTAIN 2005 ALPINE COACH LIMITEDS MAY EXPERIENCE AN INCORRECT FAULT IN ITS OUTPUT NUMBER 19 AND 20. *NM
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