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2005 Western Alpine Coach problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 17 complaints on file for the 2005 Western Alpine Coach — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

17

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2005 compare to other Alpine Coach years?

Alpine Coach NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted17 complaints1998: 1 complaints1999: 3 complaints2000: 11 complaints2001: 4 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 10 complaints2005: 17 complaints2006: 8 complaints
Alpine Coach NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2005 Western Alpine Coach problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Steering1588%
Electrical System16%
Body & Structure16%

Does the 2005 Western Alpine Coach have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

05V250000Electrical SystemJune 2, 2005 · 89 units

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.

05V230000OtherMay 20, 2005 · 111 units

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.

04V372000Electrical SystemJuly 27, 2004 · 78 units

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WE HAVE A 2005 ALPINE MOTORCOACH, BUILT BY WESTERN RV, WE HAVE A STEERING BOX THAT IS FLEXING AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS COULD LEAD TO A PROBLEM. WE NEED TO MAKE YOU AWARE THAT THERE ARE QUITE A FEW ALPINE COACHES THAT APPEAR TO HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM. THE DATE BELOW IS THE DATE WE PICKED UP OUR NEW…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · January 20, 2005

“I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT A SAFETY RECALL THAT AFFECTS MY ALPINE COACH MOTOR HOME BUILT BY WESTER RECREATIONAL VEHICLES OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON. THE RECALL NBR IS 04V372000, WRV CSAR NBR 1053 AND HAS TO DO WITH THE VANSCO MULTIPLEX MODULE. I CALLED WRV CUSTOMER SERVICE ON MONDAY, 12-18-2006 AND WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 18, 2006

“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 ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · May 16, 2009

2005 Western Alpine Coach — common questions

Is the 2005 Western Alpine Coach reliable?

The record is thin — 17 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2005 Alpine Coach problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are steering (15 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), body & structure (1 complaints).

Does the 2005 Western Alpine Coach have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2005 Western Alpine Coach. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.