2002 Western Alpenlite Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Alpenlite years
- Not enough data 4th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Western Alpenlite. That ranks 4th out of 13 Alpenlite model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, air (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Western Alpenlite recalls (1)
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.
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.
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…
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
Other Western Alpenlite years
← 2001 Alpenlite · 2003 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 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Alpenlite | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 Alpenlite | 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 2002 Western Alpenlite?
Owners most often report service brakes, air, tires problems. The top one, service brakes, air, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Western Alpenlite?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.