CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Western Alpine Coach has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1 report).
1999 Western Alpine Coach recalls
Most common 1999 Western Alpine Coach problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
HX OF ENGINE SHUT OFF, 1999 ALPINE COACH W/ 39,670 MILES. SINCE PURCHASING IN OCTOBER 1998 HAD ENGINE QUIT NINE TIMES, FOUR OF WHICH HAPPENED WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. HAD MANY REPAIRS DONE ON THE COACH ITSELF THROUGH WRV (MANUFACTURER), PLUS THE PROBLEMS WITH CUMMINS ENGINE SHUTTING OFF. PAPERWORK SHOWS MANY REPAIRS FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT IT STILL HAPPENS. NOW THE COACH IS SETTING, UNABLE TO START AND RUN, DUE TO FUEL PUMP FAILURE. CUMMINS MOTORS DENIES THIS IS A WARRANTY PROBLEM, WILL PAY FOR 1/2 OF COST OF REBUILT FUEL PUMP. THROUGH RESEARCH I HAVE DISCOVERED THE ISC-330E-RV MOTOR DID HAVE A SAFETY CAMPAIGN FOR DEFECTIVE FUEL CAPS. I HAVE NEVER BEEN CONTACTED ABOUT THIS SAFETY IS
FRONT DISC ABS HYDRAULIC BRAKES HAVE FAILED TO RELEASE AFTER MILD TO MODERATE BRAKE APPLICATION. THIS HAS OCCURRED THREE TIME. THE THIRD TIME WAS AT 45-50 MPH CAUSING FRONT BRAKES TO OVERHEAD AND BURN UP THE ABS SENSORS. THIS BRAKE SYSTEM IS MFG BY BOSCH AND WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES USES THE BOSCH BRAKES IN THEIR ALPINE COACH. I HAVE LEARNED FROM OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME COACH THAT THEY TOO HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS. APPARENTLY THERE HAS BEEN A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF BRAKE FAILURES THAT WESTERN RV HAS CHANGED THE CALIPERS TO A NEWER MODEL. BOSCH HASN'T RECOGNIZED THAT THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON THER EARLIER COACHES. I AM TOLD THAT THE FAILURE OF THE BRAKES RELEA
1999 Western Alpine Coach questions
Does the 1999 Western Alpine Coach have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1999 Western Alpine Coach: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper; Service Brakes, Air:Antilock. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Western Alpine Coach?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Service Brakes, Air (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Western Alpine Coach has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.