ALFA LEISURE,INC.: Safety Recalls in 2006

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by ALFA LEISURE,INC. in 2006. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 8, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FRONT AXLE TIE ROD THREAD ENGAGEMENT/FREIGHTLINER

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TIE RODS THAT ARE TOO SHORT FOR THE FRONT AXLE CROSSBAR TAPER. THE RESULTING GAP BETWEEN THE CROSSBAR AND TIE ROD END MAY RESULT IN CORROSION BETWEEN THE 2 PIECES. LACK OF MAINTENANCE WOULD INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF CORROSION.

NHTSA ID: 06V338000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 311

Consequence Summary:

EXCESSIVE CORROSION OVER TIME COULD CAUSE THE CROSSBAR TO TIE ROD CONNECTION TO FAIL, CAUSING A LACK OF STEERING CONTROL AND POTENTIAL CRASH.

Corrective Action:

FREIGHTLINER IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIE ROD AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY WITH A LONGER TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. IF THE TIE ROD IS REPLACED, A TOE-IN ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE WILL ALSO BE PERFORMED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 800-385-4357 OR ALFA LEISURE AT 800-373-3372.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 24, 2006

(Campaign #: FL467)

FRONT AXLE I-BEAM/FREIGHTLINER

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE TOP FLANGE OF THE FRONT AXLE I-BEAM MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE.

NHTSA ID: 06V316000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 497

Consequence Summary:

A DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE LOSS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Corrective Action:

FREIGHTLINER WILL REPAIR THESE MOTOR HOMES (PLEASE SEE 05V551). DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712 OR ALFA LEISURE AT 800-373-3372.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 26, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

AXLE FAILURES/DEXTER

ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES, THE DISC BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS MAY STRIP. INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD BETWEEN CALIPER AND YOKE CAN CAUSE THE CALIPER TO DISASSEMBLE AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE TRAILERS BRAKING SYSTEM.

NHTSA ID: 06V282000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 5

Consequence Summary:

LOSS OF BRAKING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEXTER HAS MODIFIED THE REMEDY FOR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 06E029). ALL TRAILERS WERE CORRECTED AT THE MANUFACTURING PLANT. FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU MAY CONTACT DEXTER AXLE AT 1-800-400-2164 OR ALFA LEISURE AT 1-800-373-3372.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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