Western Alpenlite recalls and problems
5 recalls and 13 owner complaints for 7 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
5
Complaints
13
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Western Alpenlite by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Alpenlite | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Alpenlite | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Alpenlite | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Alpenlite | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Alpenlite | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Alpenlite | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Alpenlite | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Western Alpenlite problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 5 | |
| Wheels | 5 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
All Western Alpenlite recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V-121 | Mar 21, 2007 | 2000–2003 | Equipment | 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. |
| 06V-272 | Jul 26, 2006 | 2006 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with dexter axles, the disc brake caliper mounting bolts may strip. |
| 05V-435 | Sep 26, 2005 | 2006 | Wheels | 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. |
| 00V-358 | Nov 3, 2000 | 2001 | Suspension | Vehicle description: fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with dexter axles that were manufactured with a bearing option known as nev-r-lube. |
| 00V-265 | Oct 2, 2000 | 2000–2001 | Trailer Hitches | Vehicle description: fifth wheel trailers equipped with tekonsha or bargman breakaway switch assemblies. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Western Alpenlite?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2008 Western Alpenlite has the most reports (4). Check the 2008 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Western Alpenlite have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering Western Alpenlite model years 2000–2003, 2006.
What are the most common Western Alpenlite problems?
Owners report tires, wheels, steering problems most often.