2000 Western Alpine Coach Recalls
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2000 Western Alpine Coach. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Western Alpine Coach 1998–2003, Alpenlite 1997–2003
Reported issue: Certain motor homes, truck campers, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Possible consequence: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy: Western rv will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you…
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakersCovers: Western Alpine Coach 2000–2001, Spartan Alpine 1998–1999, Western Alpine 2002–2003
Reported issue: On certain motorhomes, an incorrect 250-amp ground fuse was used to protect battery ground. The correct fuse was rated for 300 amps.
Possible 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.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › CaliperCovers: Western Alpine Coach 1999–2001
Reported issue: On certain motor homes (36', 38' and 40") built with bosch two-piston pin-slide brake assemblies, the brake calipers can hang-up on any or all wheels.
Possible consequence: Damage to the brake components can occur resulting in the potential loss of braking capability.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the zops disc brake clipers. The recall began on november 16, 2004. 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 1-509-457-4133.
- Service brakes, air › AntilockCovers: Western Alpine Coach 1999–2000
Reported issue: Vehicle description: shuttle buses, recreational vehicles, utility vans, and heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (abs), fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." an internal diagnostic system in the abs may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. Such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original…
Possible consequence: This could disable the anti-lock function on the affected wheel without providing the required operator warning that the abs function requires servicing.
Remedy: Meritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy scheduling for this campaign. The abs ecu will be removed and replaced or the ecu will be reprogrammed on the affected vehicles. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Western Alpine Coach 2000–2001
Reported issue: Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Possible consequence: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Remedy: Am-safe in notifying customers that they will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies free of charge.
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.