2006 Western Apex Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 86%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,425miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Western Apex, 86% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,425 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“The steering box on my 2006 alpine APEX coach flexes when the steering mechanism is moved. As per my frame and axle shop, this is not normal and is a pending safety hazard. There have been many other complaints filed with you concerning this problem. Just trying to fix a problem before there is a real serious one.”
NHTSA complaint #10273080, filed 2009-06, 14,510 miles“When using the steering the steel bracketing connecting power steering gear to the vehicle's frame bends a lot. Happens whenever vehicle is operated. No correction has been made at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10272601, filed 2009-06, 50,125 miles“Failure: steel bracket connecting power steering gear to the vehicle's frame bends excessively whenever operating the steering occurrence: whenever vehicle is operated.”
NHTSA complaint #10268535, filed 2009-05Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 | 86% |
Other parts of the 2006 Western Apex
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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