2005 ALFA FOUNDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 ALFA FOUNDER
The 2005 ALFA FOUNDER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Airdrumshoeslinings (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 ALFA FOUNDER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 ALFA FOUNDER, potentially affecting up to 88 vehicles.
Recall 05V009000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
| 88 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, A PLASTIC FITTING USED TO TEST THE REFRIGERATOR'S LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) SYSTEM WAS NOT REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A BRASS FITTING.
Consequence: OVER TIME, THE PLASTIC FITTING MAY NOT SEAL CORRECTLY, ALLOWING LPG TO LEAK. IF LEAKAGE OCCURS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PLASTIC FITTING WITH A BRASS FITTING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALFA LEISURE AT 1-800-373-3372.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 ALFA FOUNDER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 ALFA FOUNDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Airdrumshoeslinings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2005 ALFA FOUNDER MOTORHOME BOUGHT IN 2007 ABOUT 4 MONTH AGO UNDER WARRANTY WITH ALFA FOR THE RV AND FREIGHTLINER FOR THE FRAME. THE BRAKEON ALL 4WHEEL ARE NOT WORKING AND THEY SAY THAT IT IS NOT COVERED BECAUSE THE DEALER HAD IT ON THE LOT TO LONG. BUT THERE IS A WARRANTY BECAUSE I BOUGHT IT NEW. IT ONLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES SINCE I BOUGHT IT WITH 600 MILES ON IT. ALL MILES ARE APPROXIMATE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2005 ALFA FOUNDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 ALFA FOUNDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 ALFA FOUNDER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 ALFA FOUNDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ALFA FOUNDER
- 2005 ALFA FOUNDER (current)
Other ALFA Models
- ALFA TRAVEL TRAILER — 23 total complaints
- ALFA SEE YA — 15 total complaints
- ALFA GOLD — 9 total complaints
- ALFA SEEYA — 8 total complaints
- ALFA 5TH WHEEL — 5 total complaints
- ALFA FIFTH WHEEL — 5 total complaints
- ALFA TOYHOUSE — 4 total complaints
- ALFA BASELINE — 2 total complaints