Tl* the contact owns a 2001 western alpine recreational vehicle. He stated that there was abnormal heat generation at the end of the wheel that caused the brake to drag. The temperature increased at the wheel end which could eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil. If the failure occurs it could extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer, but the technicians were unable to provide a remedy. The technician also stated that his model type was excluded from recall 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The brand name of the brake system is bosch. The failure mileage was 85000 and the current mileage was 102000. Updated 2/22/10 *cn the consumer stated he did not know about the recall. The consumer stated when he manually downshifted on a down hill to 2nd to slow the rv down, the rear brakes locked up. Upon inspection, a lot of smoke and a burning smell was present. Updated 05/13/10.
The worst 2001 Western Alpine problems
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- Brakes1
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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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Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Western Alpine 1
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What 2001 Western Alpine owners say
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Is the 2001 Western Alpine reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Western Alpine, fewer than a typical Alpine model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Western Alpine?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2001 Western Alpine have?
No recalls on record.
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