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2005 Western Alpine CoachProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2005 Western Alpine Coach, most often about the steering. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints160 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage26kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 18, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Western Alpine Coach has problems

16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering150
Electrical system10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2005 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

Lpg systems: water heater

Recall 05V-230 · May 20, 2005 · 111 vehicles

Risk. THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system

Recall 04V-372 · Jul 27, 2004 · 78 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2005 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
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In owners' words

What Alpine Coach owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10280898 · Aug 18, 2009 · 26,258 miles
STEEL BRACKET CONNECTING THE POWER STEERING GEAR UNIT TO THE FRAME BENDS EXCESSIVELY WHENEVER OPERATING THE STEERING. *TR
Complaint 10269490 · May 20, 2009
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
Complaint 10268936 · May 17, 2009 · 25,782 miles

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