1998 Western Alpine Coach Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Alpine Coach years
- Not enough data 7th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Western Alpine Coach. That ranks 7th out of 9 Alpine Coach model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Western Alpine Coach problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Western Alpine Coach recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: 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: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system
Problem: On certain recreational vehicles equipped with vansco vmm 2820 modules, the module may experience a failure of all operational function.
Risk: A failure of the module will result in the loss of engine operation. Should this occur while the coach is being driven, the coach would have to be coasted to a stop without power assist for the steering. The sudden loss of power assist could result in the loss of control which could cause a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace these modules free of charge. The recall began on june 28, 2005. Owners may contact western recreational vehicle at 1-509-853-2940.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
1998 alpine coach recreational vehicle had a recall for the refrigerator. Consumer states that the refrigerator was replaced before the recall and wants reimbursement. *nj the consumer stated the unit was examined and it was found to have yellow residue and leakage as described in the recall. *jb
Other Western Alpine Coach years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Alpine Coach | 6 | 1 |
| 2005 Alpine Coach | 16 | 3 |
| 2004 Alpine Coach | 8 | 1 |
| 2003 Alpine Coach | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Alpine Coach | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Alpine Coach | 2 | 4 |
| 2000 Alpine Coach | 7 | 5 |
| 1999 Alpine Coach | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Western Alpine Coach?
Owners most often report equipment problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Western Alpine Coach?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Western Alpine Coach a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Alpine Coach model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.