The 2005 Western Alpine Coach has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 278 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM05V2500002005-06-0289 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VANSCO VMM 2820 MODULES, THE MODULE MAY EXPERIENCE A FAILURE OF ALL OPERATIONAL FUNCTION.
Consequence
A FAILURE OF THE MODULE WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF ENGINE OPERATION. SHOULD THIS OCCUR WHILE THE COACH IS BEING DRIVEN, THE COACH WOULD HAVE TO BE COASTED TO A STOP WITHOUT POWER ASSIST FOR THE STEERING. THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AT 1-509-853-2940.
EQUIPMENT05V2300002005-05-20111 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
Consequence
THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
VEHICLE SYSTEMS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VEHICLE SYSTEMS AT 1-800-685-4298 OR WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AT 1-800-685-4298.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM04V3720002004-07-2778 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VANSCO VMM 2820 MODULES, THE MODULE COULD EXPERIENCE AN INCORRECT FAULT INDICATION ON ITS BI-DIRECTIONAL OUPUTS (19 AND 20).
Consequence
DURING THIS FAULT CONDITION, THERE MAY BE A LOSS OF OPERATION OF THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT, THE CRUISE CONTROL MAY NOT ENGAGE, OR THE ALTERNATOR MAY NOT CHARGE THE HOUSE BATTERIES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE MODULES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WESTERN RV AT 1-866-567-4133.
Complaints by component
STEERING
15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
STRUCTURE
1
Total complaints17
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I was made aware of my problem @ irv2.com forum (caution late alpine owners!!! Steering box mount issue) when I looked under my coach I found the same problem with my steering mount as most of the others at the forum. I found small stress cracks and paint flaking from stress on the bracket. Hope…”
“Failure: steel bracket connecting power steering gear to the vehicle's frame bends excessively whenever operating the steering occurrence: whenever vehicle is operated correction: none at this time. *tr”
“Failure: steel bracket connecting power steering gear to the vehicle's frame bends excessively whenever operating the steering occurrence: whenever vehicle is operated correction: none at this time. *tr”
“Steering box mounting bracket is weak and allows movement and cracking of the mounting box. *tr”
“Deflection of weak steering gear bracket. Possible steering failure. *tr”
“Steel bracket connecting power steering gear to the vehicle's frame bends excessively whenever operating the steering. *tr”
“I'm concerned about my steering bracket being to light weight because of other alpines with this problem. My coach is a 2005 and falls within the concerned years. My bracket has not broken, however while turning the tires in a parked position, the bracket does twist and will eventually fatigue.…”
“Other alpine coaches of like vintage have found what appears to be a serious defect in the steering bracket, and that this is a matter of concern to me. *tr”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Western Alpine Coach as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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