- The 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.
- The risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Western Alpenlite Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Western Alpenlite with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2001 has 0 and the 2003 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Alpenlite year, for its age
#356 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Western Alpenlite problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2002 Western Alpenlite recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2002 Western Alpenlite
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
On a trip to texas from oregon we had a blowout on rr of our 12000 lb fifth wheel trailer. Had it replaced in austin thinking nothing of the incident. On the trip back I noticed two left side tires with bulge in sidewalls of both tires and severe wear pattern on outer edge of tire. Inflated to 80 lbs, checked at most stops. 50 Degrees, dry roads. 60 Mph constant. Went to goodyear dealer in tuscon az. And had these two plus the remaining (visually good one) replaced. These were wrangler ht 235/85 16s series e....
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About 20,000 on tires, age approx 4 years from date of trailer purchase. I sincerely believe the blowout was tire defect caused but didn't have it checked because of no prior problems. The dealer gave me 75% reduction on cost of new tires for the two showing defect. *Nm
While traveling about 55mph on the highway the front brake attached to the wheel was smoking. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
Western Alpenlite: every year compared
All Alpenlite yearsQuestions about the 2002 Western Alpenlite
Does the 2002 Western Alpenlite have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Western Alpenlite: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Western Alpenlite?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Western Alpenlite had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 24, 2003 and the latest on February 1, 2007. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Western Alpenlite a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 46 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Western Alpenlite year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Western Alpenlite years have the most complaints?
2005 (4), 2008 (4), 1999 (3). See every Western Alpenlite year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 Western Alpenlite has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data