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2001 Western Alpine Coach problems

The most common problem on the 2001 Western Alpine Coach is body and structure. It has fewer complaints than a typical Alpine Coach model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
4
Worst area
Body

The worst 2001 Western Alpine Coach problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Body
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Steering
    1

Problems by type

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  • Body
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Steering
    1

Recalls 4

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported March 21, 2007 · 6,188 vehicles affected
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

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakersReported January 28, 2004 · 963 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain motorhomes, an incorrect 250-amp ground fuse was used to protect battery ground. The correct fuse was rated for 300 amps.
Risk
The incorrect fuse could cause sudden loss of electrical power resulting in the vehicle stalling or inoperable lights increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the 250-amp ground fuse with a 350-amp connector. 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 509‑457‑4133.

Recall number 04V035000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliperReported September 9, 2002 · 254 vehicles affected
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

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported October 24, 2000 · 121 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Risk
Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Remedy
Am-safe in notifying customers that they will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies free of charge.

Recall number 00V273002 · Recall details

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What 2001 Western Alpine Coach owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 14, 2009 · Body, Steering · 65,000 miles · AZ

Cracking welds on steering box.

Filed Jan 10, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · LA · crash · 2 injuries

2001 alpine coach motorhome brake light switch malfunctioned. *ts when the brake light switch malfunctioned, it caused the cruise control to stick. The consumer and his wife were injured when he was forced to run the motorhome off the road in order to stop the vehicle due to the malfunction. (lawyer wrote in on behalf of clients)

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Questions about the 2001 Western Alpine Coach

Is the 2001 Western Alpine Coach reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 Western Alpine Coach, fewer than a typical Alpine Coach model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Western Alpine Coach?

Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).

How many recalls does the 2001 Western Alpine Coach have?

4 recalls, covering equipment, electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic.

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