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2006 WESTERN APEX

1 recalls — 7 complaints

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
58 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC.

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY1
STEERING Jan 12, 2010
Incident date: Jan 12, 2010
I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF THE BAD DESIGN OF THE STEERING BOX BRACKET ON MY 2006 ALPINE APEX MOTOR HOME. I DID THE TESTING RECOMMENDED BY OTHERS AND FIND THAT THE BRACKET FLEXES A LARGE AMOUNT WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND BACK. THE COACH WAS BUILT BY WESTERN RV OF UNION GAP, WA AND WAS... Read more
STEERING Jun 8, 2009
Incident date: Jun 5, 2009
THE STEERING BOX ON MY 2006 ALPINE APEX COACH FLEXES WHEN THE STEERING MECHANISM IS MOVED. AS PER MY FRAME AND AXLE SHOP, THIS IS NOT NORMAL AND IS A PENDING SAFETY HAZARD. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS FILED WITH YOU CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM. JUST TRYING TO FIX A PROBLEM BEFORE THERE IS A... Read more
STEERING Jun 1, 2009
Incident date: Jun 1, 2009
WHEN USING THE STEERING THE STEEL BRACKETING CONNECTING POWER STEERING GEAR TO THE VEHICLE'S FRAME BENDS A LOT. HAPPENS WHENEVER VEHICLE IS OPERATED. NO CORRECTION HAS BEEN MADE AT THIS TIME. *TR
STEERING May 15, 2009
Incident date: May 15, 2009
THE STEERING BRACKET ON MY ALPINE MOTORHOME IS FLEXING 1/2 TO 3/4 INCH. I AM CONCERNED THE METAL WILL FATIGUE AND CRACK. *TR
STEERING May 12, 2009
Incident date: May 12, 2009
THE ENTIRE STEERING BOX MOVES WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. *TR
STEERING May 12, 2009
Incident date: May 12, 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Nov 14, 2007
Incident date: Oct 14, 2007
ALUMINUM RADIATOR FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF COOLANT. SIGHT GAUGE INDICATED FULL. THIS RADIATOR IS USED IN OTHER MANUFACTURER'S COACHES AND ALL HAVE EXPERIENCED FAILURES. RADIATOR WAS MADE BY JB RADIATOR IN SACRAMENTO, CA. THIS FAILURE CAN CAUSE ENGINE OVERHEAT AND FAILURE. *TR

WESTERN APEX — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the WESTERN APEX across all model years (2006–2007).

2 Total Recalls
9 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

WESTERN APEX — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2007 1 2 View
2006 (current) 1 7

Other WESTERN Models

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ALPENLITE 0 0 View
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ALPINE COACH 0 0 View
ASPEN 0 0 View
AVALANCHE 0 0 View
DREAMER 0 0 View
HOPPER 0 0 View
RL SERIES 0 0 View