Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2001 Western Alpine peaked in 2009, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2001 Western Alpine
Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Sep 16, 2009 to Sep 16, 2009.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2001 trailer
Severity index0.02001 trailers average 10.2
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2001 Western Alpine name brakes
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2001 Western Alpine
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2001 Western Alpine
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 16, 2009Failure Jul 22, 200885,000 milesFort Smith, ARService brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 WESTERN ALPINE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. HE STATED THAT THERE WAS ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE END OF THE WHEEL THAT CAUSED THE BRAKE TO DRAG. THE TEMPERATURE INCREASED AT THE WHEEL END WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL. IF THE FAILURE OCCURS IT COULD EXTEND STOPPING DISTANCE AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER, BUT THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE TECHNICIAN ALSO STATED THAT HIS MODEL TYPE WAS EXCLUDED FROM RECALL 09V110000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE BRAND NAME OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS BOSCH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 102000. UPDATED 2/22/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED HE DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE MANUALLY DOWNSHIFTED ON A DOWN HILL TO 2ND TO SLOW THE RV DOWN, THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP. UPON INSPECTION, A LOT OF SMOKE AND A BURNING SMELL WAS PRESENT. UPDATED 05/13/10. *JB
NHTSA complaint 10284177
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- PE03056 Preliminary evaluation, Electrical system
UNDER-RATED ELECTRICAL FUSE
Opened Dec 8, 2003, closed Feb 6, 2004 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
1 manufacturer communication cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 221200 Dec 22, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR LIGHT FLICKERING RANDOMLY ON 2001 ALPINE COACH MOTORHOMES. *TT
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.