I have just learned of the bad design of the steering box bracket on my 2006 alpine apex motor home. I did the testing recommended by others and find that the bracket flexes a large amount when turning the wheel from left to right and back. The coach was built by western rv of union gap, wa and was bought out by monomoy inc of new york. I have not heard of any recall as of yet.
The worst 2006 Western Apex problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Steering6
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Steering6
- Engine1
Recalls 1
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
What 2006 Western Apex owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The steering box on my 2006 alpine apex coach flexes when the steering mechanism is moved. As per my frame and axle shop, this is not normal and is a pending safety hazard. There have been many other complaints filed with you concerning this problem. Just trying to fix a problem before there is a real serious one.
When using the steering the steel bracketing connecting power steering gear to the vehicle's frame bends a lot. Happens whenever vehicle is operated. No correction has been made at this time.
The steering bracket on my alpine motorhome is flexing 1/2 to 3/4 inch. I am concerned the metal will fatigue and crack.
Failure: steel bracket connecting power steering gear to the vehicle's frame bends excessively whenever operating the steering occurrence: whenever vehicle is operated.
The entire steering box moves when steering wheel is turned.
Aluminum radiator failed causing loss of coolant. Sight gauge indicated full. This radiator is used in other manufacturer's coaches and all have experienced failures. Radiator was made by jb radiator in sacramento, ca. This failure can cause engine overheat and failure.
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Questions about the 2006 Western Apex
Is the 2006 Western Apex reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2006 Western Apex, close to a typical Apex model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Western Apex?
Steering, with 6 complaints. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Western Apex have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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