2001 Western Alpine Coach
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2001 Western Alpine Coach. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 2001 Western Alpine Coach. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
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.
On certain motorhomes, an incorrect 250-amp ground fuse was used to protect battery ground. the correct fuse was rated for 300 amps.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The incorrect fuse could cause sudden loss of electrical power resulting in the vehicle stalling or inoperable lights increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Damage to the brake components can occur resulting in the potential loss of braking capability.
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant IS not properly restrained.
Remedy
Am-safe in notifying customers that they will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies free of charge.
Owner complaints
2 complaints1 involved a crash2 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Steering · Structure
Cracking welds on steering box. *Tr
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
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 wrote in on behalf of clients) *jb
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