Western Alpenlite recalls
There are 9 safety recalls on record for the Western Alpenlite, covering 6,795 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Western Alpenlite recalls by model year
2006 22003 12002 12001 32000 21999 31998 31997 21996 11995 11990 1
All recalls
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- 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
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with dexter axles, the disc brake caliper mounting bolts may strip. Insufficient clamp load between caliper and yoke can cause the caliper to disassemble and adversely affect the trailers braking system.
- Risk
- Loss of braking can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dexter has modified the remedy for these vehicles (please see 06e029). A new larger caliper mounting nut will be installed. For more information you may contact dexter axle at 1‑800‑400‑2164 or western rv at 1‑866‑567‑4133.
Recall number 06V272000 · Recall details
Wheels: rim
- What is wrong
- On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with tredit wheels, the rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.
- Risk
- The center of the wheel could separate from the rim. The wheel may wobble and cause a vibration or the mounted tire could lose air causing the tire to go flat, resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Western rv is working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the wheels replaced. The recall began on november 11, 2005. Owners may contact western rv at 1‑866‑567‑4133.
Recall number 05V435000 · Recall details
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 · Recall details
Suspension
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with dexter axles that were manufactured with a bearing option known as nev-r-lube. The optional hub utilizes a sealed cartridge bearing which is held in place with a retaining ring that prevents the hub from shifting on the bearing. Some of these axle assemblies were produced without the retaining ring.
- Risk
- The absence of the retaining ring can allow the hub to shift inward and may result in brake interference or tire contact to the vehicle structure. Braking problems can result in a loss of control of the vehicle. Tire contact to the vehicle structure can result in overheating and potentially lead to a fire or cause the tire to blowout.
- Remedy
- Dexter axle will inspect and repair the affected axles free of charge.
Recall number 00V358001 · Recall details
Trailer hitches
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: fifth wheel trailers equipped with tekonsha or bargman breakaway switch assemblies. The subject switches are base parts 2011 and 2011p, and are branded tekonsha (2011) and bargman (50-85-009). These may be packaged in kit numbers 1026, 1028, 2011-23, 2028-23, 2011p, 2011ap, 20005, 20010, 20015, 20020, 2026, 2026-lb, 2028, 1026-lb, 50-85-200, 50-85-201, 50-85-250, 5061404, 5061406, 5061407, 5061408, 5061410, 5061506, 5061507, 5061508, 5067406, 5067407, 5067408, 5067409, and 5067410. The internal switching mechanism may fail to make proper contact and provide electrical continuity when the breakaway pin is pulled. This condition may result in no electrical power to the trailer brakes in the event of a trailer breakaway situition and could occur without warning.
- Risk
- In the event of a trailer breaking loose from a tow vehicle, the malfunction of a breakaway switch could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, property damage or both.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the defective breakaway device with new breakaway kits free of charge. Tekonsha is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. 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 1‑517‑767‑4142 or tekonsha towing systems at 1‑800‑325‑5860.
Recall number 00V265006 · Recall details
Unknown or other
- 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
Wheels: hubcap/cover
- What is wrong
- The wheels are incompatible with the hub/drum assembly.
- Risk
- The lugs can loosen resulting in a loss of the wheel increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wheels on these vehicles.
Recall number 95V210000 · Recall details
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The lpg pigtail hose which connects to lpg bottle and leads to the lpg regulator can separate at the crimp that connects the brass petroleum, oil, and lubricants (p.o.l.) nut to the flexible gas hose.
- Risk
- Hose separation between the bottle and the regulator cancause unrestricted flow of lpg and result in fire near a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Replace the two pigtail hoses on every vehicle.
Recall number 92V151000 · Recall details
Questions about the Western Alpenlite recalls
How do I check if my Western Alpenlite has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
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 Western Alpenlite have?
9, covering equipment, service brakes, hydraulic and wheels.
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