2001 Western Alpine Coach Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Alpine Coach years
- Not enough data 5th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Western Alpine Coach. That ranks 5th out of 9 Alpine Coach model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | 65,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Western Alpine Coach recalls (4)
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:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: On certain motorhomes, an incorrect 250-amp ground fuse was used to protect battery ground. The correct fuse was rated for 300 amps.
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.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Problem: 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: Damage to the brake components can occur resulting in the potential loss of braking capability.
Fix: 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.
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Problem: 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: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Fix: Am-safe in notifying customers that they will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies free of charge.
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.
Cracking welds on steering box. *tr
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…
Other Western Alpine Coach years
← 2000 Alpine Coach · 2002 Alpine Coach →
| 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 | 2 | 4 |
| 2000 Alpine Coach | 7 | 5 |
| 1999 Alpine Coach | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 Alpine Coach | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Western Alpine Coach?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Western Alpine Coach?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.