Western Alpine recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the Western Alpine, covering 1,198 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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" in the exterior bend restricting proper airflow and gas mixture.
- Risk
- This condition could result in carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Remedy
- Western rv is working with atwood to have the tubes replaced on these ranges (please see 07e030). The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact atwood at 1‑800‑348‑7418 or western rv at 1‑509‑457‑4133.
Recall number 08V005000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- 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 of the piston pin.
- Risk
- If allowed to progress, this can lead to engine failure with the possibility of the rod rupturing the lock cavity, oil and debris on the roadway and vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Western rv is working with cummins to recalibrate the engine control module and enhance the engine protection system enabling it to provide early detection of the failure mode and avoid more serious engine damage and resultant safety hazard. Cummins will also install a new valve cover with a crankcase pressure sensor free of charge (please see 07e033).
Recall number 07V313000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- 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
Unknown or other
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorhomes equipped with carbon monoxide alarms. Some of these alarms may have become contaminated during shipping which will diminish the sensitivity of the alarm to detect carbon monoxide.
- Risk
- Personal injury or death could occur to the vehicle occupants in the event the alarm does not work and alert the occupants to the presence of carbon monoxide.
- Remedy
- Atwood will exchange these carbon monoxide alarms at no charge to the consumer.
Recall number 99V306004 · Recall details
Questions about the Western Alpine recalls
How do I check if my Western Alpine has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Western Alpine have?
4, covering equipment, engine and engine cooling and electrical system.
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