2002–2003 Western Alpine & 2000–2001 Western Alpine Coach recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain motorhomes, an incorrect 250-AMP ground fuse was used to protect battery ground. The correct fuse was rated for 300 amps.
💥 The risk
The incorrect fuse could cause sudden loss of electrical power resulting in the vehicle stalling or inoperable lights increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V035000
- Manufacturer
- WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 963
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Built
- Aug 19, 1997 – Jan 22, 2003
- Recall started by
- ODI
- 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).