NHTSA Complaint #10189266 — 2006 ALFA GOLD
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10189266 |
| Vehicle | 2006 ALFA GOLD |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 2,550 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CO |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ALFA GOLD, 5TH WHEEL TRAILER, MODEL NUMBER SGF34RLES. THE INSTALLATION OF THE SHOCK ABSORBENT BRACELET BASE PLATE BOLTS WAS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO CONNECT TO THE LOCKING MECHANISM. THE LEFT REAR BOLT WAS LOOSE, CAUSING THE FLUID TO LEAK ON THE TIRE. ALSO, THE FRONT LEFT BOLT WAS ONLY HELD BY ONE BOLT. HOWEVER, THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE BOLTS WERE ALL IN PLACE. THIS INCIDENT WAS FIRST NOTICED ON APRIL 18, 2007. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 2,550. *AK THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PHOTOS OF THE RV. UPDATED 06/08/07 *TR