NHTSA vehicle safety data
2006 Western Apex Recalls & Complaints
The 2006 Western Apex has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 2006 Western Apex. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2006 Western Apex owner complaints
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Western Apex, describing incidents dated October 14, 2007 to January 12, 2010.
Most-cited components
- Steering 6 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10299538 · Filed
I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF THE BAD DESIGN OF THE STEERING BOX BRACKET ON MY 2006 ALPINE APEX MOTOR HOME. I DID THE TESTING RECOMMENDED BY OTHERS AND FIND THAT THE BRACKET FLEXES A LARGE AMOUNT WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND BACK. THE COACH WAS BUILT BY WESTERN RV OF UNION GAP, WA AND WAS…
ODI #10273080 · Filed
THE STEERING BOX ON MY 2006 ALPINE APEX COACH FLEXES WHEN THE STEERING MECHANISM IS MOVED. AS PER MY FRAME AND AXLE SHOP, THIS IS NOT NORMAL AND IS A PENDING SAFETY HAZARD. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS FILED WITH YOU CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM. JUST TRYING TO FIX A PROBLEM BEFORE THERE IS A…
ODI #10272601 · Filed
WHEN USING THE STEERING THE STEEL BRACKETING CONNECTING POWER STEERING GEAR TO THE VEHICLE'S FRAME BENDS A LOT. HAPPENS WHENEVER VEHICLE IS OPERATED. NO CORRECTION HAS BEEN MADE AT THIS TIME. *TR
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.
Other Western Apex model years
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