Western Alpine 2007

Model Alpine made in 2007 by Western got 9 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to other and steering. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and equipment.

Model 2007

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
07V313000WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC.from 01/12/2006 to 08/28/2006V (Vehicle)58MFRWESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC.07/20/200707/20/2007
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryIf 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.
Corrective SummaryWestern 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 crankcase pressure sensor free of charge (please see 07e033).
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
08V005000WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC.from 01/19/2006 to 09/11/2007V (Vehicle)85ODIWESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC.01/09/200801/09/2008
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThis condition could result in carbon monoxide poisoning.
Corrective SummaryWestern 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.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
OTHER
06/25/2007106/25/2007
 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 gave me a different vin# it was on the trailer in the beginning, then they changed it and took us for a large amount of cash, and still paying on it too. *tr
STEERING
06/01/200697001
 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
12/05/2008122791
 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 crack had already formed on the rear upper portion. i took it to a truck repair, we found that the internal brace for the mounting bracket was not welded every where it should be. they welded the internal brace and the crack and an additional brace installed. *tr
05/18/20091
 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
05/17/2009114501
 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
05/16/200996151
 Steering bracket flex. *tr
05/11/20091
 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
05/11/2009254001
 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
05/01/2009220001
 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 problem affects an inadequate mounting bracket for the steering box that results in severe sway and stress on the mounting bracket. we have both video examples, and email reports from many alpine owners that substantiate the scope and severity of the problem. apparently no one is familiar with the process of presenting this issue for your consideration, and i am doing so with this submission. this has not to date resulted, to my knowledge, of an actual accident or damage to life or property. but it is only a matter of time before this is likely to occur, absent your intervention into this situation. by way of background, i am a former corporate attorney, and a former executive director of the american bar association. i'm certain you receive many unmeritorious reports of safety issues, but i would like to assure you this definitely deserves you further consideration. if you can advise where i can send documented evidence of this problem (likely affecting some hundreds of motorhomes), i would appreciate the opportunity to do so. this would seem to be right on target with your recently announced campaign to address safety issues involving motorhomes. your guidance would be appreciated. tom gonser *tr

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
ORSALEM97305HIGHWAY TRAILER SALES503-393-2400