2000 Western Alpenlite Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Alpenlite years
- Not enough data 7th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2000 Western Alpenlite. That ranks 7th out of 13 Alpenlite model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 7,700 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 100% | 7,700 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2000 Western Alpenlite recalls (2)
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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.
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.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 western alpenlite fifth wheel. The vehicle has hi run, size lt23585r16 tires (na). While driving 60 mph, the contact heard a loud pop. He pulled over and noticed that the driver and passenger side rear tires separated. The road conditions were dry. Roadside assistance…
Other Western Alpenlite years
← 1999 Alpenlite · 2001 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 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 Alpenlite | 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 2000 Western Alpenlite?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Western Alpenlite?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.