Western Alpine 2002
Model Alpine made in 2002 by Western got 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. The car had one investigation (electrical system). There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 2002
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V035000 | WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. | from 08/19/1997 to 01/22/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 963 | ODI | WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. | 01/28/2004 | 01/30/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorhomes, an incorrect 250-amp ground fuse was used to protect battery ground. the correct fuse was rated for 300 amps. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The incorrect fuse could cause sudden loss of electrical power resulting in the vehicle stalling or inoperable lights increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the 250-amp ground fuse with a 350-amp connector. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact western rv at 509-457-4133. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customer's can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE03056 | WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. | 12/08/2003 | 02/06/2004 | UNDER-RATED ELECTRICAL FUSE | 04V035000 | |
| In late november 2003, western rv mailed owners a letter advising themof an electrical problem that could cause the motor home to lose all electrical power, causing the engine to shut down, possibly resulting in a stalled vehicle without lights. the letter advised the owners to replace the ground fuse with a higher amp verion that was provided in the owner letter.these vehicles areclass a40 foot motorhomes. as a result of the agency's investigation into this matter and discussions with western rv, they haveagreed to conduct a safety recall.therefore, this investigation is closed.a copy of the safety recall is attached. further use of the agency's resources are unwarranted. | ||||||