2004 ALFA GOLD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 ALFA GOLD
The 2004 ALFA GOLD has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION). The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 ALFA GOLD
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2004 ALFA GOLD, potentially affecting up to 645 vehicles.
Recall 04V141000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 43 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH GIRARD AWNINGS, THE MAIN EXTERIOR PATO AWNING WIND SENSOR CIRCUIT COULD HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY WIRED.
Consequence: THE MAIN AWNING MAY EXTEND WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND MOVE THE PROPER WIRES TO THE CORRECT POSITION , IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 29, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND...
View full details →Recall 08V016000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| 602 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 ALFA GOLD
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 ALFA GOLD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Safety Rating for the 2004 ALFA GOLD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 ALFA GOLD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 ALFA GOLD
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 ALFA GOLD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ALFA GOLD
- 1999 ALFA GOLD — 0 complaints
- 2000 ALFA GOLD — 0 complaints
- 2001 ALFA GOLD — 0 complaints
- 2002 ALFA GOLD — 0 complaints
- 2003 ALFA GOLD — 1 complaint
- 2004 ALFA GOLD (current)
- 2005 ALFA GOLD — 1 complaint
- 2006 ALFA GOLD — 4 complaints
- 2007 ALFA GOLD — 2 complaints
- 2008 ALFA GOLD — 0 complaints
Other ALFA Models
- ALFA TRAVEL TRAILER — 23 total complaints
- ALFA SEE YA — 15 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
- ALFA IDEAL — 2 total complaints