Vehicle recall 02V017000 · January 15, 2002
Western Alpenlite and Dreamer
Certain fifth wheel trailers and truck campers equipped with model hp 6000 automatic changeover regulators.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V017000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 15, 2002
- Filed by
- WESTERN RV, INC.
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, other › Fuel injection system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Western Alpenlite (1996-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996
- Western Dreamer (1996-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996
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