NHTSA vehicle safety data
2001 Western Alpine Coach Recalls & Complaints
The 2001 Western Alpine Coach has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 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 2001 Western Alpine Coach. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2001 Western Alpine Coach owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Western Alpine Coach, describing incidents dated May 25, 2001 to May 14, 2009.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across both complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10268750 · Filed
CRACKING WELDS ON STEERING BOX. *TR
ODI #10148657 · Filed
2001 ALPINE COACH MOTORHOME BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED. *TS WHEN THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED, IT CAUSED THE CRUISE CONTROL TO STICK. THE CONSUMER AND HIS WIFE WERE INJURED WHEN HE WAS FORCED TO RUN THE MOTORHOME OFF THE ROAD IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE MALFUNCTION. (LAWYER…
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/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).
Other Western Alpine Coach model years
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