NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Western Alpine Coach Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Western Alpine Coach has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Western dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Western Alpine Coach. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1998 Western Alpine Coach owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Western Alpine Coach, describing incidents dated June 1, 2005.
Most-cited components
- Equipment 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10233931 · Filed
1998 ALPINE COACH RECREATIONAL VEHICLE HAD A RECALL FOR THE REFRIGERATOR. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REFRIGERATOR WAS REPLACED BEFORE THE RECALL AND WANTS REIMBURSEMENT. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE UNIT WAS EXAMINED AND IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE YELLOW RESIDUE AND LEAKAGE AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL. *JB
REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC
NHTSA #07V121000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported March 21, 2007 · WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC.
Potentially affected: 6,188 vehicles
Owners notified June 14, 2007 · Vehicles built April 1, 1997 – May 31, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
MODULE FAILURE
NHTSA #05V250000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported June 2, 2005 · WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC.
Potentially affected: 89 vehicles
Western campaign CSAR 1056 · Owners notified June 28, 2005 · Vehicles built February 16, 2004 – April 1, 2005 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VANSCO VMM 2820 MODULES, THE MODULE MAY EXPERIENCE A FAILURE OF ALL OPERATIONAL FUNCTION.
Safety consequence
A FAILURE OF THE MODULE WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF ENGINE OPERATION. SHOULD THIS OCCUR WHILE THE COACH IS BEING DRIVEN, THE COACH WOULD HAVE TO BE COASTED TO A STOP WITHOUT POWER ASSIST FOR THE STEERING. THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AT 1-509-853-2940.
Notes
WESTERN RECALL NO. CSAR-1056.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Other Western Alpine Coach model years
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