2007 WESTERN ALPINE
2 recalls — 9 complaints
08V005000 Jan 9, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD SEALED BURNER RANGES, THE RANGE AND SLIDE-IN BURNER TUBES LEADING FROM THE GAS MANIFOLD TO THE BURNER HEADS HAD A DEPRESSION OR "KINK" IN THE EXTERIOR BEND RESTRICTING PROPER AIRFLOW AND GAS MIXTURE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
Remedy
WESTERN RV IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD TO HAVE THE TUBES REPLACED ON THESE RANGES (PLEASE SEE 07E030). THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATWOOD AT 1-800-348-7418 OR WESTERN RV AT 1-509-457-4133.
07V313000 Jul 20, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THIS CAN LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE ROD RUPTURING THE LOCK CAVITY, OIL AND DEBRIS ON THE ROADWAY AND VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
WESTERN RV IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO RECALIBRATE THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND ENHANCE THE ENGINE PROTECTION SYSTEM ENABLING IT TO PROVIDE EARLY DETECTION OF THE FAILURE MODE AND AVOID MORE SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE AND RESULTANT SAFETY HAZARD. CUMMINS WILL ALSO INSTALL A NEW VALVE COVER WITH A CRANKC... Read more
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 8 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
STEERING
Jul 6, 2009
Incident date: Jun 1, 2006
FAILURE: STEEL BRACKET CONNECTING POWER STEERING GEAR TO THE VEHICLES FRAME BENDS EXCESSIVELY WHENEVER OPERATING THE STEERING. OCCURENCE: WHENEVER VEHICLE IS OPERATED. CORRECTION: NONE AT THIS TIME. *TR
STEERING
May 21, 2009
Incident date: Dec 5, 2008
I HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY RV, A LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING, THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER POSITION KEPT CHANGING POSITION AND MOVEMENT IN THE WIND. WHEN I TOOK MY RV IN TO A SHOP FOR ALIGNMENT AND CHECK FOR THESE PROBLEMS, THEY FOUND THE STEERING BOX MOUNTING BRACKET FLEXED AN UNSAFE AMOUNT AND A SMALL CRA... Read more
STEERING
May 18, 2009
Incident date: May 18, 2009
THE BRACKET SUPPORTING THE STEERING BOX SHOWS SIGNIFICANT FLEX WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. I AM AFRAID THAT CRACKING AND SUBSEQUENT FRACTURE WILL EVENTUALLY OCCUR. *TR
STEERING
May 17, 2009
Incident date: May 17, 2009
FAILURE: STEEL BRACKET CONNECTING THE POWER STEERING GEAR TO THE VEHICLE'S FRAME BENDS EXCESSIVELY WHENEVER STEERING. THIS OCCURS WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED. NO CORRECTION HAS BEEN MADE AT THIS TIME AS THE MANUFACTURER IS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS. *TR
STEERING
May 16, 2009
Incident date: May 16, 2009
STEERING BRACKET FLEX. *TR
STEERING
May 15, 2009
Incident date: May 11, 2009
FAILURE: STEEL MOUNTING 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 11, 2009
Incident date: May 11, 2009
WESTERN RV INSTALLED AN INADEQUATE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE STEERING BOX IN OUR 2007 ALPINE MOTOR COACH. IT IS THE OPINION OF SERVICE TECH'S THAT THIS BRACKET WILL FAIL AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME DUE TO STRESS FRACTURES, POSING A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
STEERING
May 5, 2009
Incident date: May 1, 2009
WE HAVE DISCOVERED A VERY SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS CONDITION THAT PERTAINS TO ALL LATE MODEL ALPINE COACH MOTORHOMES, MANUFACTURED BY WESTERN RV OF YAKIMA WASHINGTON. THE MANUFACTURER IS ONE OF MANY THAT IS NOW OUT OF BUSINESS, SO A RECALL THROUGH ORDINARY CHANNELS WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE. HOWEVER THE ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 26, 2007
Incident date: Jun 25, 2007
THE SOLD US A 5TH WHEEL, AND SAID IT WAS A 2008 AND IT WAS MADE IN 06' TO BE A 07' THEY SOLD IT AS A 08' IT IS REALLY A 07', THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY 08' AS OF TODAY NOV. 25TH, 2007 . THEY ARE TRYING TO MAKE US OUT TO SELLING US A 08', THEY LIED AND CHANGED THE VIN # ON OUR 5TH WHEEL, THE SHOP MANAGER G... Read more
NHTSA Safety Investigations — WESTERN ALPINE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE03056
Opened: Dec 8, 2003 — Closed: Feb 6, 2004
UNDER-RATED ELECTRICAL FUSE
IN LATE NOVEMBER 2003, WESTERN RV MAILED OWNERS A LETTER ADVISING THEMOF AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT COULD CAUSE THE MOTOR HOME TO LOSE ALL ELECTRICAL POWER, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A STALLED VEHICLE WITHOUT LIGHTS. THE LETTER ADVISED THE OWNERS TO REPLACE THE GROUND FU... Read more
WESTERN ALPINE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the WESTERN ALPINE across all model years (1990–2007).
8
Total Recalls
23
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths