2006 Western Alpine Coach problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (4) · Suspension (1) · Structure (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
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
What owners report
2009-10-26 · Steering · 42,261 mi“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 of 5/8 inch thick steel angle and eight grade 8 bo…”
2009-08-05 · Suspension · 14,900 mi“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 serious safety issue. i have had to have a support br…”
2009-05-16 · Steering · 16,740 mi“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…”
2009-05-12 · Steering · 26,408 mi“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…”
2009-05-11 · Structure · 12,000 mi“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…”
2009-05-11 · Steering · 31,000 mi“ 2006 the bracket holding the steering gear in place on our 2006 alpine coach flexes too much when the steering wheel is turned on hard pavement. i am concerned the bracket will develop cracks and break. a number of other similar vehicle owners have the same problem. i am in the process of having a stiffener built for and attached to the bracket…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.