Recall 85V117000 — TRAILER HITCHES Defect in 1980-1985 ALFA TRAVEL TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 820 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 85V117000 |
| Manufacturer | ALFA LEISURE,INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 820 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
PINBOXES WELDED TO THE HITCH OF THE 5TH WHEEL UNIT MAY BEND UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHERE MAXIMUM STRESS IS APPROACHED OR EXCEEDED, CAUSING THE KINGPIN TO BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE KINGPIN BREAKS FREE OF THE PINBOX, THE TRAILER COULD SLIDE OFF THE HITCH AND DAMAGE THE TOWING TRUCK OR MAY SEPARATE COMPLETELY FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPAIR AND REINFORCE PINBOX AS NECESSARY.
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 06V282000 | 2005 ALFA INCOMPLETE CHASSIS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 |