2006 Western Apex Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Western Apex (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2006 Western Apex. The part named most often is steering, with 6 complaints (86% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 30,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the diesel filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Steering6 86%
- Engine cooling1 14%
Example complaints
Steering: “I have just learned of the bad design of the steering box bracket on my 2006 alpine APEX motor home. I did the testing recommended by others and find that the bracket flexes a large amount when turning the wheel from left to right and back. The coach was built by Western rv of union gap, wa and was bought out by monomoy inc of new york. I have not heard of any recall as of yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10299538, filed 2010-01, 40,850 milesEngine cooling: “Aluminum radiator failed causing loss of coolant. Sight gauge indicated full. This radiator is used in other manufacturer's coaches and all have experienced failures. Radiator was made by jb radiator in sacramento, ca. This failure can cause engine overheat and failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10208914, filed 2007-11, 17,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
80% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 17,000 and 40,850 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 07V313000Jul 20, 2007Engine and engine cooling › Engine › DieselCovers: Western Apex 2006–2007, Alpine 2006–2007
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.
Recall details for the 2006 Western Apex → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2006 Western Apex.
Other model years of the Western Apex
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 7 | 30,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Western Apex have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2006 Western Apex as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Western Apex is reported most often?
Steering is named most often, in 6 complaints (86% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 2006 Western Apex been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Western Apex reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 30,000 miles and the middle half falls between 17,000 and 40,850 miles; 80% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.