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2000 Western AlpenliteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2000 Western Alpenlite, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage8kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 12, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Western Alpenlite has problems

1 complaint 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
Tires10

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

2 recalls

2000 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

Trailer hitches

Recall 00V-265 · Oct 2, 2000 · 226 vehicles

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…

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

2000 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
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Alpenlite owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10205495 · Oct 12, 2007 · 7,700 miles

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