NHTSA vehicle safety data

2000 Western Alpine Coach Recalls & Complaints

The 2000 Western Alpine Coach has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Western dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2000 Western Alpine Coach. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2000 Western Alpine Coach owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Western Alpine Coach, describing incidents dated January 5, 2001 to October 3, 2007.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 7 complaints
Equipment 2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10220132 · Filed March 5, 2008
BRAKES SYSTEM FAILURE, FIRE ON RT FRONT WHEEL. *TR
ODI #10213274 · Filed 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…
ODI #10157349 · Filed 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…

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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.

WESTERN RV/GROUND FUSE

NHTSA #04V035000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Fuses and Circuit Breakers · NHTSA notice

Reported January 28, 2004 · WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC.

Potentially affected: 963 vehicles

Vehicles built August 19, 1997 – January 22, 2003 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, AN INCORRECT 250-AMP GROUND FUSE WAS USED TO PROTECT BATTERY GROUND. THE CORRECT FUSE WAS RATED FOR 300 AMPS.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

CUSTOMER'S CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

WESTERN RV/BOSCH/BRAKE ASSEMBLIES

NHTSA #02V243000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice

Reported September 9, 2002 · WESTERN RV, INC.

Potentially affected: 254 vehicles

Western campaign CSAR 1055 · Owners notified November 16, 2004 · Vehicles built September 30, 1998 – July 20, 2000 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE COMPONENTS CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

WESTERN RV/MERITOR WABCO ABS/FMVSS 105

NHTSA #00V279002 · Service Brakes, Air — Antilock · NHTSA notice

Reported November 21, 2000 · WESTERN RV, INC.

Potentially affected: 268 vehicles

Vehicles built May 28, 1999 – March 15, 2000 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD DISABLE THE ANTI-LOCK FUNCTION ON THE AFFECTED WHEEL WITHOUT PROVIDING THE REQUIRED OPERATOR WARNING THAT THE ABS FUNCTION REQUIRES SERVICING.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2001.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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

WESTERN RV/AM-SAFE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES

NHTSA #00V273002 · Seat Belts — Front — Buckle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported October 24, 2000 · WESTERN RV, INC.

Potentially affected: 121 vehicles

Owners notified October 16, 2000 · Vehicles built March 13, 2000 – May 24, 2000 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Manufacturer remedy

AM-SAFE IN NOTIFYING CUSTOMERS THAT THEY WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 16, 2000.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 AM-SAFE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AT 219-266-8330. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2000 Western Alpine Coach. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

7 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Western Alpine Coach.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Equipment

ODI #10220132

Incident: January 5, 2001 · Filed: March 5, 2008

BRAKES SYSTEM FAILURE, FIRE ON RT FRONT WHEEL. *TR

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10213274

Incident: October 3, 2007 · Filed: 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, ENGINE SIZE, NUMBER OF CYLINDERS, AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 28,200. UPDATED 01/17/08 *BF UPDATED 01/17/08 *TR

Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Vehicle Speed Control; Equipment

ODI #10157349

Incident: August 16, 2002 · Filed: 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 CONSUMER HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE WOOD PRODUCTS IN THE MOTORHOME WERE SHOWING SIGNS OF WARPAGE. *JB

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10115436

Incident: October 18, 2004 · Filed: 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 HOT, THE ABS SENSORS MELTED AND WERE HANGING AND THE OIL RESERVOIR CAPS WERE BLOWN OUT AND ALL OF THE OIL WAS GONE. *SC

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10013656

Incident: January 16, 2003 · Filed: 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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #8007980

Incident: December 5, 2001 · Filed: April 18, 2002

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE BRAKES HAD WENT OUT AND VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO STOP. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #888511

Incident: May 10, 2001 · Filed: 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

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