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Western recalls

All 14 Western safety recalls since model year 2000, in plain English. Latest: Jan 9, 2008.

Latest Western recalls

2007 Western Alpine

Equipment recall · 08V005
On certain motor homes equipped with atwood sealed burner ranges, the range and slide-in burner tubes leading from the gas manifold to the burner heads had a depression or "kink"…
📅 Jan 9, 2008· 85 vehicles

2006–2007 Western Alpine & 2006–2007 Western Apex

Engine recall · 07V313
On certain motor homes built with cummins isl CM850 diesel engines, the connecting rod contains a machining defect in the wrist pin bushing of the rod that could cause a seizure…
📅 Jul 20, 2007· 58 vehicles

2000–2003 Western Alpenlite & 2000–2003 Western Alpine Coach + 1 more

Equipment recall · 07V121
Certain motor homes, truck campers, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the…
📅 Mar 21, 2007· 6,188 vehicles

2006 Western Alpenlite

Brakes recall · 06V272
On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with dexter axles, the disc brake caliper mounting bolts may strip.
📅 Jul 26, 2006· 4 vehicles

2006 Western Alpenlite

Wheels recall · 05V435
On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with tredit wheels, the rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.
📅 Sep 29, 2005· 44 vehicles

2005–2006 Western Avalanche & 2005 Western Alpine Coach

Electrical system recall · 05V250
On certain recreational vehicles equipped with vansco vmm 2820 modules, the module may experience a failure of all operational function.
📅 Jun 3, 2005· 89 vehicles

All Western recalls

DateRecallVehiclesProblemUnits
2008-01-0908V0052007 Western AlpineEquipment85
2007-07-2007V3132006–2007 Western Alpine & 2006–2007 Western ApexEngine58
2007-03-2107V1212000–2003 Western Alpenlite & 2000–2003 Western Alpine Coach + 1 moreEquipment6,188
2006-07-2606V2722006 Western AlpenliteBrakes4
2005-09-2905V4352006 Western AlpenliteWheels44
2005-06-0305V2502005–2006 Western Avalanche & 2005 Western Alpine CoachElectrical system89
2005-05-2005V2302004–2006 Western Alpine Coach & 2004–2006 Western AvalancheEquipment111
2004-08-0504V3722005 Western Alpine Coach & 2005 Western AvalancheElectrical system78
2004-01-3004V0352002–2003 Western Alpine & 2000–2001 Western Alpine CoachElectrical system963
2002-09-1702V2432000–2001 Western Alpine CoachBrakes254
2001-06-1800V2650062000–2001 Western AlpenliteTrailer hitch226
2000-11-2900V3580012001 Western AlpenliteSuspension2
2000-11-0800V2730022000–2001 Western Alpine CoachSeat belt121
2000-09-2200V2790022000 Western Alpine CoachBrakes268

FAQ

How many Western recalls are there?

There are 14 Western vehicle safety recalls for model years 2000 and newer in NHTSA data. The latest was posted Jan 9, 2008.

Are Western recall repairs 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.)

How do I check if my Western has a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN on our VIN check page or at nhtsa.gov/recalls. You can also browse by model and year below.