| Make : ALFA | Model : FOUNDER | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20040926 - 20041114 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V009000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050110 | Date Received by ODI: 20050124 | Date Added to Database: 20050114 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ALFA LEISURE,INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ALFA LEISURE,INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05-01-05A | ||
| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG LINES AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 88 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
OVER TIME, THE PLASTIC FITTING MAY NOT SEAL CORRECTLY, ALLOWING LPG TO LEAK. IF LEAKAGE OCCURS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PLASTIC FITTING WITH A BRASS FITTING. THE RECALL BEGAN JANUARY 10, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ALFA LEISURE AT 1-800-373-3372. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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