2000 Western Alpenlite recalls and problems
The 2000 Western Alpenlite has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Western dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2000 Western Alpenlite vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2000 Western Alpenlite recalls
Recall 07V-121: Equipment
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 00V-265: Trailer Hitches
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
2000 Western Alpenlite problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Tires › Tread/Belt — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 7,700 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Western Alpenlite have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Western Alpenlite: 07V-121 (equipment), 00V-265 (trailer hitches). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Western Alpenlite?
Owners report tires problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 7,700 miles.
Are Western recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Western dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.