2000 Western ALPINE COACH: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
30,100 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 7 complaints (57.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 7 | 100.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 4 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 2 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper: 4; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 2; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum: 1; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
2001: 1; 2002: 1; 2003: 1; 2005: 1; 2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2008: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10013656 · 2003-03-29 (March 29, 2003)
I EXPERIENCED THE LOCKUP AND OVERHEATING OF THE FRONT BRAKES ON MY 2000 ALPINE MOTOR COACH EQUIPPED WITH TWO-PISTON DISK BRAKES. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 42,345 miles reported. Look up ODI 10013656 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10115436 · 2005-04-28 (April 28, 2005)
THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED PERFORMING ERRATICALLY WHILE DECELERATING DOWN A HILL. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN AND PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON RECEIPT OF RECALL NOTIFICATION. *AK THERE WERE NO BRAKES AND THE CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO DOWN SHIFT TO 1ST GEAR AND USE THE EXHAUST BRAKES TO COAST TO STOP, THE ABS LIGHT FLASHED, FLUID WAS VISIBLE ON BOTH SIDES OF COACH BEHIND THE FRONT WHEELS, THE BRAKES WERE EXTREMELY …
Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10115436 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10157349 · 2006-04-27 (April 27, 2006)
2000 ALPINE ABS SENSOR FAILED 3 TIMES. *TS ***NAR*** THE MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGE THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CALIPERS AND PAID FOR THE REPLACEMENTS, HOWEVER THEY REFUSED TO COVER ANY OF THE REAR ABS SENSORS. THEY ALSO PAID FOR ONE SET OF FRONT ABS SENSORS. THE CONSUMER FELT THE REPEATED FAILURES OF THE ABS SENSOR WERE DIRECTLY CAUSED BY THE PROBLEMS WITH CALIPERS. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PREVIOUS BRAKE WORK HE HAD TO PAY FOR. THE AIR CONDITION WAS NOT COOLING PROPERLY. THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD SHUT DOWN WHEN THE CONSU…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10157349 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10213274 · 2007-12-31 (December 31, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 WESTERN ALPINE COACH. THE CONTACT FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V243000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER) AND IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD ONLY COVER THE CALIPERS AND THE PINS. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE ZOPS DISC BRAKE CALIPERS, IN WHICH THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS REFERENCED IN THE RECALL AS A FREE REMEDY. THE CONTACT FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE VIN, ENGIN…
Owner-reported narrative. 28,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10213274 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10220132 · 2008-03-05 (March 5, 2008)
BRAKES SYSTEM FAILURE, FIRE ON RT FRONT WHEEL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 7,070 miles reported. Look up ODI 10220132 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8007980 · 2002-04-18 (April 18, 2002)
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE BRAKES HAD WENT OUT AND VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO STOP. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8007980 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 888511 · 2001-05-17 (May 17, 2001)
WHILE APPLYING BRAKES AT 30 MPH BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO FLOOR AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP PROPERLY. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH MORE DETAILS ON THIS MATTER . *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 888511 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
00V273002 · Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Reported: 2000-10-24 (October 24, 2000)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Consequence: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: AM-SAFE IN NOTIFYING CUSTOMERS THAT THEY WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗00V279002 · Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
Reported: 2000-11-21 (November 21, 2000)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SHUTTLE BUSES, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, UTILITY VANS, AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO PHASE 1, D-VERSION ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." AN INTERNAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM IN THE ABS MAY NOT DETECT AN EXTREME WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AIR GAP. SUCH A CONDITION COULD POSSIBLY OCCUR DURING (1) ORIGINAL ASSEMBLY OR (2) SUBSEQUENT WHEEL END SERVICE.
Consequence: THIS COULD DISABLE THE ANTI-LOCK FUNCTION ON THE AFFECTED WHEEL WITHOUT PROVIDING THE REQUIRED OPERATOR WARNING THAT THE ABS FUNCTION REQUIRES SERVICING.
Remedy: MERITOR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY SCHEDULING FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. THE ABS ECU WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED OR THE ECU WILL BE REPROGRAMMED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MERITOR WABCO AT 1-800-535-5560.
NHTSA campaign record ↗02V243000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Reported: 2002-09-09 (September 9, 2002)
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES (36', 38' AND 40") BUILT WITH BOSCH TWO-PISTON PIN-SLIDE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, THE BRAKE CALIPERS CAN HANG-UP ON ANY OR ALL WHEELS.
Consequence: DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE COMPONENTS CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ZOPS DISC BRAKE CLIPERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WESTERN RV AT 1-509-457-4133.
NHTSA campaign record ↗04V035000 · Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Reported: 2004-01-28 (January 28, 2004)
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, AN INCORRECT 250-AMP GROUND FUSE WAS USED TO PROTECT BATTERY GROUND. THE CORRECT FUSE WAS RATED FOR 300 AMPS.
Consequence: THE INCORRECT FUSE COULD CAUSE SUDDEN LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE STALLING OR INOPERABLE LIGHTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE 250-AMP GROUND FUSE WITH A 350-AMP CONNECTOR. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WESTERN RV AT 509-457-4133.
NHTSA campaign record ↗07V121000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2007-03-21 (March 21, 2007)
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, TRUCK CAMPERS, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: WESTERN RV WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR WESTERN RV AT 1-866-567-4133.
NHTSA campaign record ↗