ALFA LEISURE,INC.: Safety Recalls in 1985

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by ALFA LEISURE,INC. in 1985. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 24, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHM

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.

NHTSA ID: 85V117000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 820

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

REPAIR AND REINFORCE PINBOX AS NECESSARY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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