Western Alpine Coach 2001
Model Alpine Coach made in 2001 by Western got 4 consumer complains as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.
Model 2001
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 | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V035000 | WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. | from 08/19/1997 to 01/22/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 963 | ODI | WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. | 01/28/2004 | 01/30/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorhomes, an incorrect 250-amp ground fuse was used to protect battery ground. the correct fuse was rated for 300 amps. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The incorrect fuse could cause sudden loss of electrical power resulting in the vehicle stalling or inoperable lights increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the 250-amp ground fuse with a 350-amp connector. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact western rv at 509-457-4133. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customer's can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V273002 | WESTERN RV, INC. | from 03/13/2000 to 05/24/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 121 | 10/16/2000 | MFR | WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. | 10/24/2000 | 11/08/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Am-safe in notifying customers that they will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 16, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V243000 | WESTERN RV, INC. | from 09/30/1998 to 07/20/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 254 | 11/16/2004 | ODI | WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. | 09/09/2002 | 09/17/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes (36', 38' and 40) built with bosch two-piston pin-slide brake assemblies, the brake calipers can hang-up on any or all wheels. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Damage to the brake components can occur resulting in the potential loss of braking capability. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the zops disc brake clipers. the recall began on november 16, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact western rv at 1-509-457-4133. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 05/25/2001 | 1 | ||
| 2001 alpine coach motorhome brake light switch malfunctioned. *ts when the brake light switch malfunctioned, it caused the cruise control to stick. the consumer and his wife were injured when he was forced to run the motorhome off the road in order to stop the vehicle due to the malfunction. (lawyer wrote in on behalf of clients) *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 05/25/2001 | 1 | ||
| 2001 alpine coach motorhome brake light switch malfunctioned. *ts when the brake light switch malfunctioned, it caused the cruise control to stick. the consumer and his wife were injured when he was forced to run the motorhome off the road in order to stop the vehicle due to the malfunction. (lawyer wrote in on behalf of clients) *jb | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 05/14/2009 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Cracking welds on steering box. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 05/14/2009 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Cracking welds on steering box. *tr | |||