2006 Western Alpine Coach Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Alpine Coach years
- Not enough data 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Western Alpine Coach. That ranks 4th out of 9 Alpine Coach model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (6 complaints, 100%), typically at around 21,574 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 | 6 | 100% | 21,574 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | 14,900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Western Alpine Coach recalls (1)
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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.
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 can see a 3/4 inch crack in the paint on the upper rear flange of the steel steering gear bracket. Other motorhomes of similar vintage and model have developed cracks in the steel bracket at this location. The steel steering gear bracket will be reinforced at my own expense with about 20 inches…
Steering box suspension support. When western starting putting adjustable pedals for brake and fuel into the alpine rv they removed on of the metal support brackets to do so. The result has caused a torquing of the steering box and only support bracket resulting in cracking the weld. It is a…
I am aware of the fact that other alpine coaches of similar age have found what appears to be a serious defect in the steering bracket, and this is a matter of concern to me. *tr
Steering bracket, that attaches steering box to the frame, flexes excessively which shows signs of stress failure - as indicated by cracks in a weld on the inside of the steering bracket. *tr
Defective steering box support with inadequate welds that produced excessive motion of the bracket. Bracket made of material not thick enough to prohibit motion. Excessive motion of support will lead to cracking of bracket resulting in potential loss of steering control. *tr
Other Western Alpine Coach years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 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 Alpine Coach | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Western Alpine Coach?
Owners most often report steering, structure, suspension problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Western Alpine Coach?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.