How many recalls does the 2002 Western Alpenlite have?

The 2002 Western Alpenlite has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2002 Western Alpenlite has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 Western Alpenlite?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, air.

2002 Western Alpenlite Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2002 Western Alpenlite has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 6,188 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, air. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 07V121000 2007-03-21 6,188 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

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 OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST…

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

TIRES:SIDEWALL

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

TIRES:SIDEWALL · reported 2007-01-15

“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”

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR · reported 2003-01-01

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Western Alpenlite as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.