Western ALPINE COACH problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
42 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
26,408 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1998 to 2006 model years. Data snapshot: . 23 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 30 of 42 complaints (71.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 30 | 71.4% |
| Braking behavior | 10 | 23.8% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.4% |
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 | 30 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 4 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 1 |
Steering: 30; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper: 4; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 3; Structure: 3; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers: 1; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 1; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch: 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 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 13 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 13; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 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 (13). 19 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 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 30 |
2001: 1; 2002: 2; 2003: 1; 2005: 2; 2006: 3; 2007: 1; 2008: 2; 2009: 30
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 30 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 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.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10268750 · 2009-05-14 (May 14, 2009)
CRACKING WELDS ON STEERING BOX. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10268750 at NHTSA ↗
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 767972 · 2002-10-01 (October 1, 2002)
FRONT DISC ABS HYDRAULIC BRAKES HAVE FAILED TO RELEASE AFTER MILD TO MODERATE BRAKE APPLICATION. THIS HAS OCCURRED THREE TIME. THE THIRD TIME WAS AT 45-50 MPH CAUSING FRONT BRAKES TO OVERHEAD AND BURN UP THE ABS SENSORS. THIS BRAKE SYSTEM IS MFG BY BOSCH AND WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES USES THE BOSCH BRAKES IN THEIR ALPINE COACH. I HAVE LEARNED FROM OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME COACH THAT THEY TOO HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS. APPARENTLY THERE HAS BEEN A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF BRAKE FAILURES THAT WESTERN RV HAS CHANGED THE CALIPERS TO A NEWER M…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 767972 at NHTSA ↗
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 10135223 · 2005-09-02 (September 2, 2005)
HX OF ENGINE SHUT OFF, 1999 ALPINE COACH W/ 39,670 MILES. SINCE PURCHASING IN OCTOBER 1998 HAD ENGINE QUIT NINE TIMES, FOUR OF WHICH HAPPENED WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. HAD MANY REPAIRS DONE ON THE COACH ITSELF THROUGH WRV (MANUFACTURER), PLUS THE PROBLEMS WITH CUMMINS ENGINE SHUTTING OFF. PAPERWORK SHOWS MANY REPAIRS FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT IT STILL HAPPENS. NOW THE COACH IS SETTING, UNABLE TO START AND RUN, DUE TO FUEL PUMP FAILURE. CUMMINS MOTORS DENIES THIS IS A WARRANTY PROBLEM, WILL PAY FOR 1/2 OF COST OF REBUILT FUEL PUMP. THROUGH…
Owner-reported narrative. 39,670 miles reported. Look up ODI 10135223 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
1998: 2; 1999: 3; 2000: 5; 2001: 4; 2002: 1; 2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2005: 3; 2006: 1