How many recalls does the 2006 Western Alpine have?

The 2006 Western Alpine has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2006 Western Alpine has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2006 Western Alpine?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2006 Western Alpine Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2006 Western Alpine has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 58 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 07V313000 2007-07-20 58 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THIS CAN LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE ROD RUPTURING THE LOCK CAVITY, OIL AND DEBRIS ON THE ROADWAY AND VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

WESTERN RV IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO RECALIBRATE THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND ENHANCE THE ENGINE PROTECTION SYSTEM ENABLING IT TO PROVIDE EARLY DETECTION OF THE FAILURE MODE AND AVOID MORE SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE AND RESULTANT SAFETY HAZARD. CUMMINS WILL ALSO INSTALL A NEW VALVE COVER WITH A CRANKCASE PRESSURE…

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN

VISIBILITY

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl*the contact owns a 2006 western alpine. The contact stated that the driver's and passenger side front windows hinder his vision. The failure was noticed while driving 60 mph. There is moisture between the windows, which makes it difficult to see in or out of the vehicle. The current mileage was…”

VISIBILITY · reported 2008-07-12

“I purchased a 2006 alpine avalanche in september of 2007. I have had nothing but problems. The biggest problem is that the alpine coach's use an electronic multiplexing module that runs everything on the coach side. It also affects the engine operation, cruise control, brakes etc. On may 4 we were…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2008-05-04

“I purchased a 2006 alpine avalanche in september of 2007. I have had nothing but problems. The biggest problem is that the alpine coach's use an electronic multiplexing module that runs everything on the coach side. It also affects the engine operation, cruise control, brakes etc. On may 4 we were…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2008-05-04

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Western Alpine as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.