Vehicle recall 02V243000 · September 9, 2002
1999-2001 Western Alpine Coach
On certain motor homes (36', 38' and 40") built with bosch two-piston pin-slide brake assemblies, the brake calipers can hang-up on any or all wheels.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motor homes (36', 38' and 40") built with bosch two-piston pin-slide brake assemblies, the brake calipers can hang-up on any or all wheels.
- Consequence
- Damage to the brake components can occur resulting in the potential loss of braking capability.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the zops disc brake clipers. The recall began on November 16, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact western RV at 1-509-457-4133.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V243000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 9, 2002
- Filed by
- WESTERN RV, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSAR 1055
- Owner notification
- November 16, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 254
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Western Alpine Coach (1999-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999
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