How many recalls does the 2007 Western Apex have?

The 2007 Western Apex has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2007 Western Apex has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2007 Western Apex?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is steering.

2007 Western Apex Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2007 Western Apex has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 58 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 07V313000 2007-07-20 58 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

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Failure: steel bracket connecting power steering gear to the vehicle's frame bends excessively whenever operating the vehicle. Occurrence: everytime the vehicle is operated correction: none at this time - needs retrofitted steering box. *tr”

STEERING · reported 2006-08-04

“Failure: steel bracket connecting power steering gear to the vehicle's frame bends excessively whenever operating the vehicle. Occurrence: everytime the vehicle is operated correction: none at this time - needs retrofitted steering box. *tr”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2006-08-04

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 Western Apex as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.