1996-1999 Western Alpenlite and Western Dreamer recall: fuel injection system

Western Rv, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 15, 2002.

reported: Jan 15, 2002
related complaints: 1

Fuel system, other: fuel injection system

What is wrong: Certain fifth wheel trailers and truck campers equipped with model hp 6000 automatic changeover regulators. These regulators contain two rubber diaphragms in which the second diaphragm can tear under pressure resulting in a propane leak.
Risk: A possible fire can result in the presence of an ignition source.
Remedy: Emerald isle (for grand hall) will be conducting the remedy campaign. A revised regulator will be provided free of charge. Owners are being requested to inspect the gas regulator for the following identifying marks: model 6000, p1.0 - 15.6, q6.r280, automatic changeover by h.p. Inc. If these are on the gas regulators, owners should contact emerald isle toll-free at 866‑828‑2788.

Recall number 02V017000

Affected vehicles

Western Alpenlite 1996-1999 1996 1997 1998 1999
Western Dreamer 1996-1999 1996 1997 1998 1999

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about fuel system problems.

1996 Western Alpenlite 1997 Western Alpenlite 1998 Western Alpenlite 1999 Western Alpenlite 1996 Western Dreamer 1997 Western Dreamer 1998 Western Dreamer 1999 Western Dreamer

Questions about recall 02V017000

Is there a recall on the 1996-1999 Western Alpenlite and Western Dreamer fuel injection system?

Yes. Recall 02V017000, reported on January 15, 2002.

What is the fix for recall 02V017000?

Emerald isle (for grand hall) will be conducting the remedy campaign. A revised regulator will be provided free of charge. Owners are being requested to inspect the gas regulator for the following identifying marks: model 6000, p1.0 - 15.6, q6.r280, automatic changeover by h.p. Inc. If these are on the gas regulators, owners should contact emerald isle toll-free at 866‑828‑2788.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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