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1999 Western AlpenliteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1999 Western Alpenlite, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 21, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Western Alpenlite has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1999 Western Alpenlite recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-121 · Mar 21, 2007 · 6,188 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Unknown or other

Recall 99V-306 · Feb 9, 2000 · 92 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Western.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Alpenlite year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Alpenlite median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Alpenlite owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 552687 · Jun 16, 2000

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