Western Recalls & Complaints by Model
NHTSA lists 35 safety recalls and 91 owner complaints across 18 Western models, filed by WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC.. Pick a model, then a year.
35
safety recalls
91
owner complaints
18
models in NHTSA data
Most-complained-about Western models
All Western models
| Model | Years | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpenlite | 1989–2008 | 9 | 19 |
| Alpine | 1999–2007 | 4 | 20 |
| Alpine Coach | 1998–2006 | 8 | 42 |
| Apex | 2006–2007 | 1 | 8 |
| Aspen | 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| Avalanche | 2004–2006 | 3 | 1 |
| Dreamer | 1995–1999 | 2 | 0 |
| RL Series | 1977–1984 | 5 | 0 |
| RS Series | 1977–1984 | 5 | 0 |
| Rwl Series | 1977–1984 | 7 | 0 |
| Rws Series | 1977–1984 | 7 | 0 |
| Tank Trailers | 1967–1980 | 1 | 0 |
| Travellite | 1989–1990 | 1 | 0 |
| Western | 1974–2004 | 3 | 1 |
| Western Star | 1956–1989 | 2 | 0 |
| Wilderness | 1989–1999 | 2 | 0 |
| Wl Series | 1977–1984 | 8 | 0 |
| Ws Series | 1977–1984 | 8 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.