1998 Western Alpenlite Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Alpenlite years
- Not enough data 4th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Western Alpenlite. That ranks 4th out of 13 Alpenlite model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 50%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Western Alpenlite problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Western Alpenlite recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
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.
Fuel system, other:fuel injection system
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Suspension
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dexter axle will inspect and repair the affected axles free of charge.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Consumer's safety concern is that the manufacturer does not provide a ladder needed to access the motorhome's roof. This is required to maintain the coach's air conditioning and other roof components as required by the owner's manual. Consumer purchased a fiberglass to access roof, but when placed…
Consumer states that the the rim ripped apart leaving the wheel in one piece and the center of the rim still attached to the axle. A few days later they found a tire with a slow leak. Consumer discovered that it was not the tire but a split in the rim and air was leaking. *scc
Other Western Alpenlite years
← 1997 Alpenlite · 1999 Alpenlite →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Alpenlite | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 Alpenlite | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Alpenlite | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Alpenlite | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 Alpenlite | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Alpenlite | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Alpenlite | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 Alpenlite | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 Alpenlite | 3 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 | 3 |
| 1997 Alpenlite | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 Alpenlite | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Alpenlite | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Western Alpenlite?
Owners most often report equipment, wheels problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Western Alpenlite?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Western Alpenlite a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Alpenlite model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.