2007 Western Alpine Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Alpine years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Western Alpine. That is the most of any Alpine model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is steering (8 complaints, 89%), typically at around 11,865 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Western Alpine 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 | 8 | 89% | 11,865 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Western Alpine recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: On certain motor homes equipped with atwood sealed burner ranges, the range and slide-in burner tubes leading from the gas manifold to the burner heads had a depression or "kink" in the exterior bend restricting proper airflow and gas mixture.
Risk: This condition could result in carbon monoxide poisoning.
Fix: Western rv is working with atwood to have the tubes replaced on these ranges (please see 07e030). The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact atwood at 1-800-348-7418 or western rv at 1-509-457-4133.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Problem: On certain motor homes built with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rod contains a machining defect in the wrist pin bushing of the rod that could cause a seizure of the piston pin.
Risk: If allowed to progress, this can lead to engine failure with the possibility of the rod rupturing the lock cavity, oil and debris on the roadway and vehicle crash.
Fix: Western rv is working with cummins to recalibrate the engine control module and enhance the engine protection system enabling it to provide early detection of the failure mode and avoid more serious engine damage and resultant safety hazard. Cummins will also install a new valve cover with a crankcase pressure sensor free of charge (please see 07e033).
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.
Failure: steel bracket connecting power steering gear to the vehicles frame bends excessively whenever operating the steering. Occurence: whenever vehicle is operated. Correction: none at this time. *tr
I had problems with my rv, a looseness in the steering, the steering wheel center position kept changing position and movement in the wind. When i took my rv in to a shop for alignment and check for these problems, they found the steering box mounting bracket flexed an unsafe amount and a small…
The bracket supporting the steering box shows significant flex when the steering wheel is turned. I am afraid that cracking and subsequent fracture will eventually occur. *tr
Failure: steel bracket connecting the power steering gear to the vehicle's frame bends excessively whenever steering. This occurs whenever the vehicle is operated. No correction has been made at this time as the manufacturer is no longer in business. *tr
Steering bracket flex. *tr
Other Western Alpine years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 9 | 2 |
| 2006 Alpine | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 Alpine | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Alpine | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Alpine | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Alpine | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Alpine | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 Alpine | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Alpine | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Western Alpine?
Owners most often report steering, unknown or other problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Western Alpine?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Western Alpine a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Alpine model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.