no report yet
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
2007 Western AlpineProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2007 Western Alpine, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 6, 2009. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Western Alpine has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Steering
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 8 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2007 Western Alpine 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
Engine: diesel
Risk. IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THIS CAN LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE ROD RUPTURING THE LOCK CAVITY, OIL AND DEBRIS ON THE ROADWAY AND VEHICLE…
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
2007 vs. every other Alpine 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 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Alpine owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FAILURE: STEEL BRACKET CONNECTING POWER STEERING GEAR TO THE VEHICLES FRAME BENDS EXCESSIVELY WHENEVER OPERATING THE STEERING. OCCURENCE: WHENEVER VEHICLE IS OPERATED. CORRECTION: NONE AT THIS TIME. *TR
I HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY RV, A LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING, THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER POSITION KEPT CHANGING POSITION AND MOVEMENT IN THE WIND. WHEN I TOOK MY RV IN TO A SHOP FOR ALIGNMENT AND CHECK FOR THESE PROBLEMS, THEY FOUND THE STEERING BOX MOUNTING BRACKET FLEXED AN UNSAFE AMOUNT AND A SMALL…
THE BRACKET SUPPORTING THE STEERING BOX SHOWS SIGNIFICANT FLEX WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. I AM AFRAID THAT CRACKING AND SUBSEQUENT FRACTURE WILL EVENTUALLY OCCUR. *TR
Own a 2007 Alpine?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.