no report yet
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
2001 Western Alpine CoachProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2001 Western Alpine Coach, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 14, 2009. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 Western Alpine Coach has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
1Steering
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2001 Western Alpine Coach recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. THE INCORRECT FUSE COULD CAUSE SUDDEN LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE STALLING OR INOPERABLE LIGHTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Disc: caliper
Risk. DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE COMPONENTS CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.
no report yet
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Western.
Best & worst years
2001 vs. every other Alpine Coach year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Alpine Coach median. How we score
'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Alpine Coach owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.…
Own a 2001 Alpine Coach?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.