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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 6 of 6 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Steering. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Suspension. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
6 reports
42,261 miles · Oct 26, 2009
Steering
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 …
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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 BOLTS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10289799
14,900 miles · Aug 5, 2009
SteeringSuspension
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 …
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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 BRACKET INSTALLED IN MY 06 WESTERN ALPINE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10279521
16,740 miles · May 16, 2009
Steering
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
NHTSA ODI #10268915
26,408 miles · May 12, 2009
Steering
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
NHTSA ODI #10268536
31,000 miles · May 11, 2009
Steering
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 ATT…
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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 AND THE FRAME, BUT IT IS COSTLY AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIXED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM IF THIS BRACKET BREAKS GOING DOWN THE ROAD. I THINK THE BRACKET METAL IS TOO THIN AND IT'S NOT BRACED WELL ENOUGH. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10268446
12,000 miles · May 11, 2009
SteeringStructure
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
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: 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.
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