2004 Western ALPINE COACH: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
8 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
24,292 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 8 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 8 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Steering | 8 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 |
Steering: 8; Structure:Body: 1; Structure:Frame And Members: 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 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 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: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 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 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 6 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 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 8 |
2009: 8
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 8 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 10268685 · 2009-05-13 (May 13, 2009)
STEEL STEERING BRACKET THICKNESS AND DESIGN ARE INADEQUATE. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL THE STEERING BOX MOUNTED TO BRACKET FLEXS IN THE BENDS EXCESSIVELY. MOST LIKELY WILL FATIGUE AND FAIL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10268685 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10268751 · 2009-05-14 (May 14, 2009)
POSSIBLE SERIOUS DEFECT IN "STEERING BRACKET". HAD UNIT INSPECTED NO CRACKS BUT NOTICEABLE FLEXING IN BRACKET. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10268751 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10268864 · 2009-05-15 (May 15, 2009)
FAILURE: STEEL BRACKET CONNECTING POWER STEERING GEAR TO THE VEHICLES FRAME"S BENDS EXCESSIVELY WHENEVER OPERATING THE STEERING. OCCURRENCE: WHENEVER VEHICLE IS OPERATED CORRECTION: NONE AT THIS TIME. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10268864 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10268925 · 2009-05-16 (May 16, 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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10268925 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10269644 · 2009-05-21 (May 21, 2009)
FAILURE: STEEL BRACKET CONNECTING POWER STEERING GEAR TO THE VEHICLE'S FRAME BENDS EXCESSIVELY WHENEVER OPERATING THE STEERING. OCCURRENCE:WHENEVER VEHICLE IS OPERATED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10269644 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10273570 · 2009-06-11 (June 11, 2009)
FAILURE: POWER STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET FLEXES EXCESSIVELY WHEN TURNING WHEELS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10273570 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10274423 · 2009-06-20 (June 20, 2009)
BRACKET THAT HOLDS STEERING BOX TO FRAME FLEXES EXCESSIVELY WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 24,535 miles reported. Look up ODI 10274423 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10275364 · 2009-06-30 (June 30, 2009)
STEERING BRACKET MOVING A LOT NOT SUPPORTED PROPERLY OR BUILT CORRECTLY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 24,049 miles reported. Look up ODI 10275364 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
05V230000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Water Heater
Reported: 2005-05-20 (May 20, 2005)
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
Consequence: THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: VEHICLE SYSTEMS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VEHICLE SYSTEMS AT 1-800-685-4298 OR WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AT 1-800-685-4298.
NHTSA campaign record ↗