The 2006 Western Apex has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 58 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING07V3130002007-07-2058 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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…
Complaints by component
STEERING
6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
1
Total complaints7
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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. *tr”
“The steering bracket on my alpine motorhome is flexing 1/2 to 3/4 inch. I am concerned the metal will fatigue and crack. *tr”
“The entire steering box moves when steering wheel is turned. *tr”
“Failure: steel bracket connecting power steering gear to the vehicle's frame bends excessively whenever operating the steering occurrence: whenever vehicle is operated. *tr”
“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. *tr”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Western Apex as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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