2002 Western Alpenlite problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2002 Western Alpenlite — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2002 compare to other Alpenlite years?

Alpenlite NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2002 Western Alpenlite problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Brakes	1	50%	— flat
Tires & Wheels	1	50%	— flat

Does the 2002 Western Alpenlite have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07V121000OtherMarch 21, 2007 · 6,188 units

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 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · January 15, 2007

“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”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · January 1, 2003

2002 Western Alpenlite — common questions

Is the 2002 Western Alpenlite reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2002 Western Alpenlite have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2002 Western Alpenlite. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2002 compare to other Alpenlite years?

What are the most common 2002 Western Alpenlite problems?

Does the 2002 Western Alpenlite have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2002 Western Alpenlite — common questions

Is the 2002 Western Alpenlite reliable?

Does the 2002 Western Alpenlite have recalls?

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