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1999 Western Alpenlite recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1999 Western Alpenlite, covering 6,280 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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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

Unknown or otherReported February 9, 2000 · 92 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: motorhomes equipped with carbon monoxide alarms. Some of these alarms may have become contaminated during shipping which will diminish the sensitivity of the alarm to detect carbon monoxide.
Risk
Personal injury or death could occur to the vehicle occupants in the event the alarm does not work and alert the occupants to the presence of carbon monoxide.
Remedy
Atwood will exchange these carbon monoxide alarms at no charge to the consumer.

Recall number 99V306004 · Recall details

Questions about the 1999 Western Alpenlite recalls

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No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 1999 Western Alpenlite have?

3, covering equipment, fuel system, other and unknown or other.

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