NHTSA vehicle safety data

2006 Western Alpine Recalls & Complaints

The 2006 Western Alpine has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 2006 Western Alpine. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2006 Western Alpine owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Western Alpine, describing incidents dated May 4, 2008 to July 12, 2008.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint
Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10248686 · Filed November 13, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 WESTERN ALPINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WINDOWS HINDER HIS VISION. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THERE IS MOISTURE BETWEEN THE WINDOWS, WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE IN OR OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS…
ODI #10230383 · Filed June 9, 2008
I PURCHASED A 2006 ALPINE AVALANCHE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS THAT THE ALPINE COACH'S USE AN ELECTRONIC MULTIPLEXING MODULE THAT RUNS EVERYTHING ON THE COACH SIDE. IT ALSO AFFECTS THE ENGINE OPERATION, CRUISE CONTROL, BRAKES ETC. ON MAY 4 WE WERE…

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CONNECTING ROD FAILURE/CUMMINS

NHTSA #07V313000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Diesel · NHTSA notice

Reported July 20, 2007 · WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC.

Potentially affected: 58 vehicles

Vehicles built January 12, 2006 – August 28, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL CM850 DIESEL ENGINES, THE CONNECTING ROD CONTAINS A MACHINING DEFECT IN THE WRIST PIN BUSHING OF THE ROD THAT COULD CAUSE A SEIZURE OF THE PISTON PIN.

Safety consequence

IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THIS CAN LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE ROD RUPTURING THE LOCK CAVITY, OIL AND DEBRIS ON THE ROADWAY AND VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

WESTERN RV IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO RECALIBRATE THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND ENHANCE THE ENGINE PROTECTION SYSTEM ENABLING IT TO PROVIDE EARLY DETECTION OF THE FAILURE MODE AND AVOID MORE SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE AND RESULTANT SAFETY HAZARD. CUMMINS WILL ALSO INSTALL A NEW VALVE COVER WITH A CRANKCASE PRESSURE SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E033).

Notes

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2006 Western Alpine. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Western Alpine.

Visibility

ODI #10248686

Incident: July 12, 2008 · Filed: November 13, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 WESTERN ALPINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WINDOWS HINDER HIS VISION. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THERE IS MOISTURE BETWEEN THE WINDOWS, WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE IN OR OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 21,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.

Power Train; Electrical System

ODI #10230383

Incident: May 4, 2008 · Filed: June 9, 2008

I PURCHASED A 2006 ALPINE AVALANCHE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS THAT THE ALPINE COACH'S USE AN ELECTRONIC MULTIPLEXING MODULE THAT RUNS EVERYTHING ON THE COACH SIDE. IT ALSO AFFECTS THE ENGINE OPERATION, CRUISE CONTROL, BRAKES ETC. ON MAY 4 WE WERE DRIVING FROM BUTTE, MONTANA TO SALT LAKE CITY WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WENT OFF, THE ENGINE TURNED OFF AND WE WERE LEFT RIDING DOWN A HILL AT 65 MPH. IF I HAD NOT HAD EXPERIENCE DRIVING TRUCK I DO NOT KNOW WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED. THE MODULE IS MADE BY VANSCO AND IS MODULE 2820. THERE IS A COMPLAINT AND ACTION WITH A RECALL NUMBER FROM WESTERN RV #CSAR-1056. THE PROBLEM IS THAT WESTERN RV IS OUT OF BUSINESS AND VANSCO SAYS THAT THEY CANNOT SELL THE PART BECAUSE IT IS PROPRIETY COMPONENT TO WESTERN RV. THEY ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE LEGAL ISSUE WITH A DEFECT COMPANY. MY CONCERN IS THAT I CAN DRIVE MY HOME AS WELL AS THE OTHER 2000 CUSTOMERS, BUT IT IS NOT SAFE. DO YOU FOLKS THINK YOU CAN HELP US MOVE VANSCO TO GIVING HELP TO THE STRANDED CUSTOMERS OF WESTERN RV. *TR

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