Western Alpine Coach 2005
Model Alpine Coach made in 2005 by Western got 16 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to steering, structure. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment.
Model 2005
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. | |||||||||||||||
| 04V372000 | WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. | from 02/16/2004 to 06/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 78 | 10/15/2004 | MFR | WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. | 07/27/2004 | 08/05/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain recreational vehicles equipped with vansco vmm 2820 modules, the module could experience an incorrect fault indication on its bi-directional ouputs (19 and 20). | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | During this fault condition, there may be a loss of operation of the antilock braking system (abs) light, the cruise control may not engage, or the alternator may not charge the house batteries. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace these modules. the recall began on october 15, 2004. owners should contact western rv at 1-866-567-4133. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Western rv recall no. csar 1053.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG WATER HEATER | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V230000 | WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. | from 12/09/2002 to 04/13/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 111 | ODI | WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. | 05/20/2005 | 05/20/2005 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On 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 Summary | The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Vehicle 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 1056 | 06/22/2005 | 10016180 | Determined by vansco-electronic lp, that the vmm 2820 module used in certain 2005 and 2006 alpine coach limited and avalanche may experience failure of operational functions. *sc | 09/01/2005 | |
| 1053 | 08/05/2004 | 10010082 | Safety recall no. 04v372. it has been determined by vansco that the vmm 2820 module used in certain 2005 alpine coach limiteds may experience an incorrect fault in its output number 19 and 20. *nm | 11/04/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 08/18/2009 | 26258 | 1 | |
| I was made aware of my problem @ irv2.com forum (caution late alpine owners!!! steering box mount issue) when i looked under my coach i found the same problem with my steering mount as most of the others at the forum. i found small stress cracks and paint flaking from stress on the bracket. hope something can be done before their are serious problems down the road. thanks. *tr | |||
| 02/01/2009 | 36000 | 1 | |
| Defective steering bracket on alpine motorhome. *tr | |||
| 01/10/2009 | 1 | ||
| Steel bracket connecting the power steering gear unit to the frame bends excessively whenever operating the steering. *tr | |||
| 05/16/2009 | 25782 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 05/15/2009 | 49648 | 1 | |
| Steering box mounting bracket is weak and allows movement and cracking of the mounting box. *tr | |||
| 05/14/2009 | 1 | ||
| Deflection of weak steering gear bracket. possible steering failure. *tr | |||
| 05/12/2009 | 0 | 1 | |
| Other alpine coaches of like vintage have found what appears to be a serious defect in the steering bracket, and that this is a matter of concern to me. *tr | |||
| 01/17/2009 | 30000 | 1 | |
| The steel bracket connecting the power steering gear to the motorhome's frame is bending excessively whenever the wheels are turned. this was first noted after reports from other owners with the same problem in jan. 2009. it occurs whenever the mh is used. *tr | |||
| 01/20/2005 | 0 | 1 | |
| We have a 2005 alpine motorcoach, built by western rv, we have a steering box that is flexing and have been told this could lead to a problem. we need to make you aware that there are quite a few alpine coaches that appear to have this same problem. the date below is the date we picked up our new coach from the dealer. *tr | |||
| 05/12/2009 | 0 | 1 | |
| I'm concerned about my steering bracket being to light weight because of other alpines with this problem. my coach is a 2005 and falls within the concerned years. my bracket has not broken, however while turning the tires in a parked position, the bracket does twist and will eventually fatigue. i'm very concern and would like an engineered reinforced additional bracket. i believe this to be a dangerous condition. *tr | |||
| 05/12/2009 | 1 | ||
| Steel bracket connecting power steering gear to the vehicle's frame bends excessively whenever operating the steering. *tr | |||
| 01/10/2009 | 15000 | 1 | |
| The steel bracket holding the steering gear to the main frame of the motorhome bends excessively on two axis whenever the steering wheel is turned. *tr | |||
| 04/20/2009 | 20000 | 1 | |
| Failure: steel bracket connecting power steering gear to the vehicle's frame bends excessively whenever operating the steering occurrence: whenever vehicle is operated. *tr | |||
| 05/11/2009 | 42300 | 1 | |
| Steering bracket flexes during steering input. *tr | |||
| 05/11/2009 | 20000 | 1 | |
| I am aware of the fact that other alpine coaches of like vintage have found what appears to be a serious defect in the steering bracket, and this is a matter of concern to me. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 05/16/2009 | 25782 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||