2005 Western Alpine Coach Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Alpine Coach years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Western Alpine Coach. That is the most of any Alpine Coach model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is steering (15 complaints, 94%), typically at around 26,258 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 15 | 94% | 26,258 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | 25,782 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Western Alpine Coach recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:water heater
Problem: On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Risk: The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
Fix: Vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or western recreational vehicles at 1-800-685-4298.
Electrical system
Problem: On certain recreational vehicles equipped with vansco vmm 2820 modules, the module could experience an incorrect fault indication on its bi-directional ouputs (19 and 20).
Risk: During this fault condition, there may be a loss of operation of the antilock braking system (abs) light, the cruise control may not engage, or the alternator may not charge the house batteries.
Fix: Dealers will replace these modules. The recall began on october 15, 2004. Owners should contact western rv at 1-866-567-4133.
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.
I was made aware of my problem @ irv2.com forum (caution late alpine owners!!! Steering box mount issue) when i looked under my coach i found the same problem with my steering mount as most of the others at the forum. I found small stress cracks and paint flaking from stress on the bracket. Hope…
Defective steering bracket on alpine motorhome. *tr
Steel bracket connecting the power steering gear unit to the frame bends excessively whenever operating the steering. *tr
Failure: steel bracket connecting power steering gear to the vehicle's frame bends excessively whenever operating the steering occurrence: whenever vehicle is operated correction: none at this time. *tr
Deflection of weak steering gear bracket. Possible steering failure. *tr
Other Western Alpine Coach years
← 2004 Alpine Coach · 2006 Alpine Coach →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Alpine Coach | 6 | 1 |
| 2005 | 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 Alpine Coach | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Western Alpine Coach?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, structure problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Western Alpine Coach?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.