Recall 02V017000: 1996–1999 Western Alpenlite

Report received

Jan 15, 2002

Manufacturer

WESTERN RV, INC.

Potentially affected

—vehicles

Model years

1996–1999

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

A possible fire can result in the presence of an ignition source.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1996 Western Alpenlite0 complaints
• 1997 Western Alpenlite0 complaints
• 1998 Western Alpenlite2 complaints
• 1999 Western Alpenlite3 complaints