Vehicle recall 06V272000 · July 26, 2006
2006 Western Alpenlite
On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with dexter axles, the disc brake caliper mounting bolts may strip.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Notes
- Western RV recall no. Csar 1060.CUSTOMERS may also 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V272000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 26, 2006
- Filed by
- WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSAR 1060
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic
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 (2006): 2006
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