The brakes got hot because the brake calipers wouldn't release the pads from the rotors. It wouldn't stop had to use the parking brake.
The worst 2000 Western Alpine problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes4
- Fuel system1
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- Brakes4
- Fuel system1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Under-rated electrical fuse
In late november 2003, western rv mailed owners a letter advising themof an electrical problem that could cause the motor home to lose all electrical power, causing the engine to shut down, possibly resulting in a stalled vehicle without lights. The letter advised the owners to replace the ground fuse with a higher amp verion that was provided in the owner letter.these vehicles areclass a40 foot motorhomes. As a result of the agency's investigation into this matter and discussions with western rv, they haveagreed to conduct a safety recall.therefore, this investigation is closed.a copy of the safety recall is attached. Further use of the agency's resources are unwarranted.
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What 2000 Western Alpine owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Brakes failed, without notice, on 36' diesel motor home on {five ocasions}, each time repaired at freightliner truck shop. This time still in shop since june 15 04, when talking to service rep at western rv in wash. State. He said bosch installed pins wrong [brake mfg]. I have no faith that this will not happen with possible catastrophic results, please interveen now, this should not be allowed to go on.
The entire brake system failed. We were on a 7% incline and proceeding at 20mph. There was construction in the area and we were in a long line of vehicles. The only thing that saved our lives or serious injury was the ability to manually downshift to almost stop the vehicle. There were zero brakes and upon getting to the side of the road the air assit did complete the stopping but the downshifting had us near zero MPH anyway. Dt
Brake fluid has turned into gel, resulting in extended stgopping distance. *ak the control panel showed ABS failure many times, sometimes it clears and is considered a computer error. The brake fluid holder has gel in it. The consumer would like to know how the gel got into the fluid holder.
The fuel lines are not rated for diesel use, as a result of the wrong type of material/pipes fumes enter into the vehicle.
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Is the 2000 Western Alpine reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2000 Western Alpine, 1.7 times a typical Alpine model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Western Alpine?
Brakes, with 4 complaints. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2000 Western Alpine have?
No recalls on record.
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