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2006 Western Alpine Coach problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 2006 Western Alpine Coach — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

8

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other Alpine Coach years?

Alpine Coach NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 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, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Western Alpine Coach problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Steering675%
Body & Structure113%
Suspension113%

Does the 2006 Western Alpine Coach have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“I CAN SEE A 3/4 INCH CRACK IN THE PAINT ON THE UPPER REAR FLANGE OF THE STEEL STEERING GEAR BRACKET. OTHER MOTORHOMES OF SIMILAR VINTAGE AND MODEL HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE STEEL BRACKET AT THIS LOCATION. THE STEEL STEERING GEAR BRACKET WILL BE REINFORCED AT MY OWN EXPENSE WITH ABOUT 20 INCHES…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · October 15, 2009

“STEERING BOX SUSPENSION SUPPORT. WHEN WESTERN STARTING PUTTING ADJUSTABLE PEDALS FOR BRAKE AND FUEL INTO THE ALPINE RV THEY REMOVED ON OF THE METAL SUPPORT BRACKETS TO DO SO. THE RESULT HAS CAUSED A TORQUING OF THE STEERING BOX AND ONLY SUPPORT BRACKET RESULTING IN CRACKING THE WELD. IT IS A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · July 31, 2009

“DEFECTIVE STEERING BOX SUPPORT WITH INADEQUATE WELDS THAT PRODUCED EXCESSIVE MOTION OF THE BRACKET. BRACKET MADE OF MATERIAL NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PROHIBIT MOTION. EXCESSIVE MOTION OF SUPPORT WILL LEAD TO CRACKING OF BRACKET RESULTING IN POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · May 11, 2009

2006 Western Alpine Coach — common questions

Is the 2006 Western Alpine Coach reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2006 Western Alpine Coach have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2006 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.