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1997 Western Alpenlite recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 Western Alpenlite. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1997 Western Alpenlite recalls, newest first

March 21, 2007NHTSA 07V1210006,188 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 15, 2002NHTSA 02V017000

Fuel system, other › Fuel injection system

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1997 Western Alpenlite were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Western Alpenlite years

Other 1997 Western models

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  3. 1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
  4. 1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
  5. 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)
All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Western Alpenlite have any recalls?
2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, fuel system, other. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1997 Western Alpenlite recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Western dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Western Alpenlite?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.