1998 WESTERN ALPENLITE Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 00V358001 on 11/28/2000
- Component:
- Suspension
- Manufactured:
- 05/19/1998 - 05/19/1998
- Affected:
- 2
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with dexter axles that were manufactured with a bearing option known as nev-r-lube. the optional hub utilizes a sealed cartridge bearing which is held in place with a retaining ring that prevents the hub from shifting on the bearing. some of these axle assemblies were produced without the retaining ring.
- Consequence:
- The absence of the retaining ring can allow the hub to shift inward and may result in brake interference or tire contact to the vehicle structure. braking problems can result in a loss of control of the vehicle. tire contact to the vehicle structure can result in overheating and potentially lead to a fire or cause the tire to blowout.
- Correction:
- Dexter axle will inspect and repair the affected axles free of charge.
- Notes:
- Dexter axle will notify owners.owner notification began october 26, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact dexter axle at 800-400-2164 or western rv at 1-509-457-4133.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 02V017000 on 01/24/2002
- Component:
- Fuel system, other:fuel injection system
- Defect:
- Certain fifth wheel trailers and truck campers equipped with model hp 6000 automatic changeover regulators. these regulators contain two rubber diaphragms in which the second diaphragm can tear under pressure resulting in a propane leak.
- Consequence:
- A possible fire can result in the presence of an ignition source.
- Correction:
- Emerald isle (for grand hall) will be conducting the remedy campaign. a revised regulator will be provided free of charge. owners are being requested to inspect the gas regulator for the following identifying marks: model 6000, p1.0 - 15.6, q6.r280, automatic changeover by h.p. inc. if these are on the gas regulators, owners should contact emerald isle toll-free at 866-828-2788.
- Notes:
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 07V121000 on 03/20/2007
- Component:
- Equipment:recreational vehicle
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1997 - 05/30/2004
- Affected:
- 6,188
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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