2006 Western Alpenlite problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2006 Western Alpenlite — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply 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 2006 compare to other Alpenlite years?

Alpenlite NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2006 Western Alpenlite have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06V272000BrakesJuly 26, 2006 · 4 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES, THE DISC BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS MAY STRIP. INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD BETWEEN CALIPER AND YOKE CAN CAUSE THE CALIPER TO DISASSEMBLE AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE TRAILERS BRAKING SYSTEM.

Consequence

LOSS OF BRAKING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEXTER HAS MODIFIED THE REMEDY FOR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 06E029). A NEW LARGER CALIPER MOUNTING NUT WILL BE INSTALLED. FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU MAY CONTACT DEXTER AXLE AT 1-800-400-2164 OR WESTERN RV AT 1-866-567-4133.

05V435000Tires & WheelsSeptember 26, 2005 · 44 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS, THE RIMS MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND DISC.

Consequence

THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. THE WHEEL MAY WOBBLE AND CAUSE A VIBRATION OR THE MOUNTED TIRE COULD LOSE AIR CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

WESTERN RV IS WORKING WITH TREDIT TIRE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE WHEELS REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WESTERN RV AT 1-866-567-4133.

2006 Western Alpenlite — common questions

Is the 2006 Western Alpenlite reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2006 Western Alpenlite have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2006 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 2006 compare to other Alpenlite years?

Does the 2006 Western Alpenlite have recalls?

2006 Western Alpenlite — common questions

Is the 2006 Western Alpenlite reliable?

Does the 2006 Western Alpenlite have recalls?

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