2002 Western Alpenlite Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 Western Alpenlite, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 Western Alpenlite
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Recreational vehicle/trailer (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. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
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…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Western Alpenlite have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 wi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 1, 2007 · Tires
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 24, 2003 · Service brakes, air
Compare Western Alpenlite model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Western Alpenlite model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 Western Alpenlite | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 Western Alpenlite | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Western Alpenlite | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 Western Alpenlite | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Western Alpenlite | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Western Alpenlite | 3 | 2 |
| 1999 Western Alpenlite | 3 | 3 |
| 2000 Western Alpenlite | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Western Alpenlite | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Western Alpenlite | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 Western Alpenlite | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Western Alpenlite | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 Western Alpenlite | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Western Alpenlite | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 Western Alpenlite | 0 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2002 Western Alpenlite
How do I know if my 2002 Western Alpenlite has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2002 Western Alpenlite; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Western dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V121000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.