NHTSA Complaint #10289799 — 2006 WESTERN ALPINE COACH
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10289799 |
| Vehicle | 2006 WESTERN ALPINE COACH |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 42,261 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
I CAN SEE A 3/4 INCH CRACK IN THE PAINT ON THE UPPER REAR FLANGE OF THE STEEL STEERING GEAR BRACKET. OTHER MOTORHOMES OF SIMILAR VINTAGE AND MODEL HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE STEEL BRACKET AT THIS LOCATION. THE STEEL STEERING GEAR BRACKET WILL BE REINFORCED AT MY OWN EXPENSE WITH ABOUT 20 INCHES OF 5/8 INCH THICK STEEL ANGLE AND EIGHT GRADE 8 BOLTS. *TR
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