Western recalls and safety
35 recalls since 1973 · 91 owner complaints since 1999
35
vehicle recalls since 1973
35
vehicle recalls since 1973
Western has had 35 vehicle recalls since 1973, covering 105,395 vehicles as reported. There were no Western recalls in 2025. The Western Alpenlite has the most recalls (9).
Updated Oct 10, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
0
2026 so far
0
All recalls
35
Since 1973
Units affected
105K
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
0
None in the data
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Recalls per year
Western vehicle recalls each year since 1973, and the vehicles they covered
Western models
18 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpenlite | 9 | 6,795 | 19 | - |
| Alpine Coach | 8 | 8,072 | 42 | - |
| WL Series | 8 | 41K | 0 | - |
| WS Series | 8 | 41K | 0 | - |
| RWL Series | 7 | 34K | 0 | - |
| RWS Series | 7 | 34K | 0 | - |
| RL Series | 5 | 19K | 0 | - |
| RS Series | 5 | 19K | 0 | - |
| Alpine | 4 | 1,198 | 20 | - |
| Avalanche | 3 | 278 | 1 | - |
| Western | 3 | 36K | 1 | - |
| Dreamer | 2 | 127 | 0 | - |
| Western Star | 2 | 16K | 0 | - |
| Wilderness | 2 | 6,300 | 0 | - |
| Apex | 1 | 58 | 8 | - |
| Aspen | 1 | 6,188 | 0 | - |
| Tank Trailers | 1 | 10 | 0 | - |
| Travellite | 1 | 112 | 0 | - |
What can go wrong
Western recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Western recalls by component
- Suspension6 · 28K units
- Electrical system4 · 5,586 units
- Equipment4 · 9,684 units
- Seat belts3 · 564 units
- Engine and engine cooling2 · 15K units
- Fuel system, other2 · 112 units
- Service brakes, air2 · 1,431 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 258 units
Latest Western recalls
The newest of 35. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
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Questions and answers
Which Western models have the most recalls?
The Alpenlite (9), the Alpine Coach (8) and the WL Series (8) have the most recalls since 1973. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Western recall problem?
Suspension: 6 of the 35 Western recalls, followed by electrical system (4).
What do Western owners complain about most?
Steering, named in 51 of the 91 safety complaints Western owners filed since 1999, then service brakes, hydraulic (12). One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Western?
No Western recall in the data tells owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Makes and models are written as published.