Recall 07V220000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Defect in 1997-2003 ALFA IDEAL
RECALL This recall affects up to 5,625 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 07V220000 |
| Manufacturer | ALFA LEISURE,INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 5,625 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Affected Vehicles |
1997 ALFA SEE YA, 1997 ALFA TOYHOUSE, 1997 ALFA SUN, 1997 ALFA IDEAL, 1997 ALFA GOLD, 1998 ALFA SUN, 1998 ALFA GOLD, 1998 ALFA IDEAL, 1998 ALFA SEE YA, 1998 ALFA TOYHOUSE, 1999 ALFA GOLD, 1999 ALFA SUN, 1999 ALFA TOYHOUSE, 1999 ALFA SEE YA, 1999 ALFA IDEAL, 2000 ALFA SUN, 2000 ALFA IDEAL, 2000 ALFA TOYHOUSE, 2000 ALFA SEE YA, 2000 ALFA GOLD, 2001 ALFA IDEAL, 2001 ALFA SEE YA, 2001 ALFA SUN, 2001 ALFA GOLD, 2001 ALFA TOYHOUSE, 2002 ALFA SEE YA, 2002 ALFA SUN, 2002 ALFA GOLD, 2002 ALFA TOYHOUSE, 2002 ALFA IDEAL, 2003 ALFA SEE YA, 2003 ALFA TOYHOUSE, 2003 ALFA GOLD, 2003 ALFA SUN, 2003 ALFA IDEAL
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Defect Description
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL 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.
Safety Consequence
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
ALFA LEISURE 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 ALFA LEISURE AT 1-800-373-3372.
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 |