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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
2002 Western AlpenliteProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2002 Western Alpenlite, most often about the service brakes, air. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 21, 2007. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2002 Western Alpenlite has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Service brakes, air
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, air | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2002 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.
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
2002 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
'89'90'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'05'06'07'08
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Alpenlite owners report
Recent service brakes, air complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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
Own a 2002 Alpenlite?
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