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2006 Western Alpine CoachProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2006 Western Alpine Coach, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage22kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 26, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Western Alpine Coach has problems

6 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
Steering60
Structure10
Suspension10

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

1 recall

2006 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 →

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

2006 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
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Alpine Coach owners report

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

I CAN SEE A 3/4 INCH CRACK IN THE PAINT ON THE UPPER REAR FLANGE OF THE STEEL STEERING GEAR BRACKET. OTHER MOTORHOMES OF SIMILAR VINTAGE AND MODEL HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE STEEL BRACKET AT THIS LOCATION. THE STEEL STEERING GEAR BRACKET WILL BE REINFORCED AT MY OWN EXPENSE WITH ABOUT 20 INCHES…
Complaint 10289799 · Oct 26, 2009 · 42,261 miles
STEERING BOX SUSPENSION SUPPORT. WHEN WESTERN STARTING PUTTING ADJUSTABLE PEDALS FOR BRAKE AND FUEL INTO THE ALPINE RV THEY REMOVED ON OF THE METAL SUPPORT BRACKETS TO DO SO. THE RESULT HAS CAUSED A TORQUING OF THE STEERING BOX AND ONLY SUPPORT BRACKET RESULTING IN CRACKING THE WELD. IT IS A…
Complaint 10279521 · Aug 5, 2009 · 14,900 miles
I AM AWARE OF THE FACT THAT OTHER ALPINE COACHES OF SIMILAR AGE HAVE FOUND WHAT APPEARS TO BE A SERIOUS DEFECT IN THE STEERING BRACKET, AND THIS IS A MATTER OF CONCERN TO ME. *TR
Complaint 10268915 · May 16, 2009 · 16,740 miles

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