1997 Western Alpenlite Problems: 0 Complaints, 2 Recalls

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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported March 21, 2007 · 6,188 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain motor homes, truck campers, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy: Western rv will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or western rv at 1‑866‑567‑4133.

Recall number 07V121000 · Recall details

Fuel system, other: fuel injection systemReported January 15, 2002

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 · Recall details

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Is the 1997 Western Alpenlite reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Western Alpenlite.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Western Alpenlite?

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How many recalls does the 1997 Western Alpenlite have?

2 recalls, covering equipment and fuel system, other.

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