2003 Western Alpine problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2003 Western Alpine — 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

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Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

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NCAP overall

How does 2003 compare to other Alpine years?

Alpine NHTSA complaints by model year, 2003 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2003 Western Alpine have recalls?

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

04V035000Electrical SystemJanuary 28, 2004 · 963 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, AN INCORRECT 250-AMP GROUND FUSE WAS USED TO PROTECT BATTERY GROUND. THE CORRECT FUSE WAS RATED FOR 300 AMPS.

Consequence

THE INCORRECT FUSE COULD CAUSE SUDDEN LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE STALLING OR INOPERABLE LIGHTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE 250-AMP GROUND FUSE WITH A 350-AMP CONNECTOR. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WESTERN RV AT 509-457-4133.

2003 Western Alpine — common questions

Is the 2003 Western Alpine reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2003 Western Alpine have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2003 Western Alpine. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2003 Western Alpine under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2003 compare to other Alpine years?

Does the 2003 Western Alpine have recalls?

2003 Western Alpine — common questions

Is the 2003 Western Alpine reliable?

Does the 2003 Western Alpine have recalls?

Is the 2003 Western Alpine under NHTSA investigation?

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