1999 Western Alpenlite Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Alpenlite years
- Not enough data 3rd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Western Alpenlite. That ranks 3rd out of 13 Alpenlite model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 33%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 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.
Unknown or other
Problem: Vehicle description: motorhomes equipped with carbon monoxide alarms. Some of these alarms may have become contaminated during shipping which will diminish the sensitivity of the alarm to detect carbon monoxide.
Risk: Personal injury or death could occur to the vehicle occupants in the event the alarm does not work and alert the occupants to the presence of carbon monoxide.
Fix: Atwood will exchange these carbon monoxide alarms at no charge to the consumer.
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.
While driving and when depressing the brakes brake pedal was delayed, resulting in extended stopping distance. *ak *mr
Faulty design of tank with the filler spout at the front of the tank, when parked on an incline fumes are able to enter vehicle due to poor design. *mjs
Vehicle very hard to steer, wanders, loses control. Often has 3" dead spot in center of steering. Manufacturer refuses to correct, poss axle overloaded by manufacturer's design flaw.
Other Western Alpenlite years
← 1998 Alpenlite · 2000 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 | 3 | 3 |
| 1998 Alpenlite | 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 1999 Western Alpenlite?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic, steering problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Western Alpenlite?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.