Recall 06V338000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Defect in 2005-2006 ALFA SEE YA
RECALL This recall affects up to 311 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V338000 |
| Manufacturer | ALFA LEISURE,INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 311 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TIE RODS THAT ARE TOO SHORT FOR THE FRONT AXLE CROSSBAR TAPER. THE RESULTING GAP BETWEEN THE CROSSBAR AND TIE ROD END MAY RESULT IN CORROSION BETWEEN THE 2 PIECES. LACK OF MAINTENANCE WOULD INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF CORROSION.
Safety Consequence
EXCESSIVE CORROSION OVER TIME COULD CAUSE THE CROSSBAR TO TIE ROD CONNECTION TO FAIL, CAUSING A LACK OF STEERING CONTROL AND POTENTIAL CRASH.
Remedy
FREIGHTLINER IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIE ROD AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY WITH A LONGER TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. IF THE TIE ROD IS REPLACED, A TOE-IN ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE WILL ALSO BE PERFORMED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 800-385-4357 OR ALFA LEISURE AT 800-373-3372.
Related Recalls for ALFA
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05V248000 | 2005 ALFA GOLD SEE YA | TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | 18 | |
| 05V009000 | 2005 ALFA FOUNDER | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS | 88 | |
| 04V141000 | 2004 ALFA GOLD | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 43 | |
| 03V235000 | 2003 ALFA SEE-YA GOLD | SEATS | 17 | |
| 03V237000 | 2002 ALFA FIFTH WHEEL | TIRES:VALVE | 302 | |
| 03V025000 | 2003 ALFA SEE YA | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 73 | |
| 02V276007 | 1995 ALFA GOLD | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 4 | |
| 85V117000 | 1981 ALFA TRAVEL TRAILER | TRAILER HITCHES | 820 | |
| 03V481000 | 2001 ALFA TRAVEL TRAILER | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 13 | |
| 05V222000 | 2005 ALFA GOLD SEE YA | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER | 320 |