2007 Western Apex Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2007 Western Apex, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2007 Western Apex
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
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.
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…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2007 Western Apex have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 15,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Failure: steel bracket connecting power steering gear to the vehicle's frame bends excessively whenever operating the vehicle. Occurrence: everytime the vehicle is operated correction: none at this ti”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 12, 2009 · Steering
Compare Western Apex model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Western Apex model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Western Apex | 1 | 7 |
| 2007 Western Apex | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2007 Western Apex
How do I know if my 2007 Western Apex has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2007 Western Apex; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Western dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V313000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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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.