2000–2001 Western Alpine Coach recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain motor homes (36', 38' and 40") built with bosch two-piston pin-slide brake assemblies, the brake calipers CAN hang-up on any or all wheels.
💥 The risk
Damage to the brake components CAN occur resulting in the potential loss of braking capability.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the zops disc brake clipers. The recall began on november 16, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact western rv at 1-509-457-4133.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V243000
- Manufacturer recall #
- CSAR 1055
- Manufacturer
- WESTERN RV, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 254
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 16, 2004
- Built
- Sep 30, 1998 – Jul 20, 2000
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).