Western Alpine Coach 2004

Model Alpine Coach made in 2004 by Western got 10 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to steering and structure. There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 2004

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG WATER HEATER
05V230000WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC.from 12/09/2002 to 04/13/2005V (Vehicle)111ODIWESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC.05/20/200505/20/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Consequence SummaryThe surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryVehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or western recreational vehicles at 1-800-685-4298.
NotesCustomers 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.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING
06/30/2009240491
 Steering bracket moving a lot not supported properly or built correctly. *tr
01/20/2009245351
 Bracket that holds steering box to frame flexes excessively when turning steering wheel. *tr
07/15/20041
 Failure: power steering gear mounting bracket flexes excessively when turning wheels. *tr
05/21/20091
 Failure: steel bracket connecting power steering gear to the vehicle's frame bends excessively whenever operating the steering. occurrence:whenever vehicle is operated. *tr
05/16/20091
 Failure: steel 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
10/01/20041
 Failure: steel bracket connecting power steering gear to the vehicles frames bends excessively whenever operating the steering. occurrence: whenever vehicle is operated correction: none at this time. *tr
05/14/20091
 Possible serious defect in steering bracket. had unit inspected no cracks but noticeable flexing in bracket. *tr
05/13/20091
 Steel steering bracket thickness and design are inadequate. when turning the steering wheel the steering box mounted to bracket flexs in the bends excessively. most likely will fatigue and fail. *tr
STRUCTURE - BODY
01/20/2009245351
 Bracket that holds steering box to frame flexes excessively when turning steering wheel. *tr
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
07/15/20041
 Failure: power steering gear mounting bracket flexes excessively when turning wheels. *tr