Western Alpine Coach 1998
Model Alpine Coach made in 1998 by Western got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to equipment. . There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.
Model 1998
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V250000 | WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. | from 02/16/2004 to 04/01/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 89 | 06/28/2005 | MFR | WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. | 06/02/2005 | 06/03/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain recreational vehicles equipped with vansco vmm 2820 modules, the module may experience a failure of all operational function. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Western recall no. csar-1056.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V121000 | WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. | from 04/01/1997 to 05/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 6188 | 06/14/2007 | MFR | WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. | 03/21/2007 | 03/21/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or western rv at 1-866-567-4133. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| 1998 alpine coach recreational vehicle had a recall for the refrigerator. consumer states that the refrigerator was replaced before the recall and wants reimbursement. *nj the consumer stated the unit was examined and it was found to have yellow residue and leakage as described in the recall. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO | WHEAT RIDGE | 80033 | CAMPING WORLD | 303-431-0751 |