2005 Western Alpine Coach problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (14) · Structure (1) · Electrical System (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2005-06-22 · 1056 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
determined by vansco-electronic lp, that the vmm 2820 module used in certain 2005 and 2006 alpine coach limited and avalanche may experience failure of operational functions. *sc
Electrical System 2004-08-05 · 1053 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
safety recall no. 04v372. it has been determined by vansco that the vmm 2820 module used in certain 2005 alpine coach limiteds may experience an incorrect fault in its output number 19 and 20. *nm
What owners report
2009-08-18 · Steering · 26,258 mi“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 something can be done before their are serious proble…”
2009-06-03 · Steering · 36,000 mi“defective steering bracket on alpine motorhome. *tr…”
2009-05-20 · Steering“steel bracket connecting the power steering gear unit to the frame bends excessively whenever operating the steering. *tr…”
2009-05-17 · Structure · 25,782 mi“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 …”
2009-05-15 · Steering · 49,648 mi“steering box mounting bracket is weak and allows movement and cracking of the mounting box. *tr…”
2009-05-15 · Steering“deflection of weak steering gear bracket. possible steering failure. *tr…”
2009-05-13 · Steering“we have a 2005 alpine motorcoach, built by western rv, we have a steering box that is flexing and have been told this could lead to a problem. we need to make you aware that there are quite a few alpine coaches that appear to have this same problem. the date below is the date we picked up our new coach from the dealer. *tr…”
2009-05-13 · Steering · 30,000 mi“the steel bracket connecting the power steering gear to the motorhome's frame is bending excessively whenever the wheels are turned. this was first noted after reports from other owners with the same problem in jan. 2009. it occurs whenever the mh is used. *tr…”
2009-05-13 · Steering“other alpine coaches of like vintage have found what appears to be a serious defect in the steering bracket, and that this is a matter of concern to me. *tr…”
2009-05-12 · Steering · 20,000 mi“failure: steel bracket connecting power steering gear to the vehicle's frame bends excessively whenever operating the steering occurrence: whenever vehicle is operated. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.