Recall 08V016000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Defect in 2003-2008 ALFA GOLD
RECALL This recall affects up to 602 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V016000 |
| Manufacturer | ALFA LEISURE,INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 602 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ZF MODEL 8018 STEERING GEARS, THESE GEARS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT RECIRCULATING BALL SPACER. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE RECIRCULATING BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATING BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
Safety Consequence
THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS, OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION WITH METALLIC CRACKING NOISES PRIOR TO A LOSS OF STEERING. LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
ALFA LEISURE IS WORKING WITH FREIGHTLINER AND ZF TO REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07V343 AND 07E049). OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712 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 |