Hx of engine shut off, 1999 alpine coach w/ 39,670 miles. Since purchasing in october 1998 had engine quit nine times, four of which happened while traveling at highway speeds. Had many repairs done on the coach itself through wrv (manufacturer), plus the problems with cummins engine shutting off. Paperwork shows many repairs for this problem, but it still happens. Now the coach is setting, unable to start and run, due to fuel pump failure. Cummins motors denies this is a warranty problem, will pay for 1/2 of cost of rebuilt fuel pump. Through research I have discovered the isc-330e-rv motor did have a safety campaign for defective fuel caps. I have never been contacted about this safety issue, nor were caps replaced. There is real danger to myself, my wife, and my two children having a 30,000 pound vehicle just shutting off traveling down the road. I have no faith that a rebuilt fuel pump will address the situation of engine stalling. It is a most dangerous vehicle to operate as it is.
The worst 1999 Western Alpine Coach problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
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- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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 boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- Risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Western rv will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or western rv at 1‑866‑567‑4133.
Recall number 07V121000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
- What is 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.
- Risk
- Damage to the brake components can occur resulting in the potential loss of braking capability.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 02V243000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: antilock
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: shuttle buses, recreational vehicles, utility vans, and heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (ABS), fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." an internal diagnostic system in the ABS may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. Such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.
- Risk
- This could disable the anti-lock function on the affected wheel without providing the required operator warning that the ABS function requires servicing.
- Remedy
- Meritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy scheduling for this campaign. The ABS ecu will be removed and replaced or the ecu will be reprogrammed on the affected vehicles. 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 meritor wabco at 1‑800‑535‑5560.
Recall number 00V279002 · Recall details
What 1999 Western Alpine Coach owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Front disc ABS hydraulic brakes have failed to release after mild to moderate brake application. This has occurred three time. The third time was at 45-50 MPH causing front brakes to overhead and burn up the ABS sensors. This brake system is mfg by bosch and western recreational vehicles uses the bosch brakes in their alpine coach. I have learned from other owners of the same coach that they too have had similar problems. Apparently there has been a significant number of brake failures that western rv has changed the calipers to a newer model. Bosch hasn't recognized that they have a problem with the brake system on ther earlier coaches. I am told that the failure of the brakes releasing is related to a problem in the calipers. I have had to a have a brake overhaul which is approaching $5000. With only 23000 mi. I believe that this problem poses a serious safety issue for this coach. Mr
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Questions about the 1999 Western Alpine Coach
Is the 1999 Western Alpine Coach reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1999 Western Alpine Coach, fewer than a typical Alpine Coach model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Western Alpine Coach?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Western Alpine Coach have?
3 recalls, covering equipment, service brakes, hydraulic and service brakes, air.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Western Alpine Coach brakes?
Yes, 2 recalls: 02V243000, 00V279002. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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