Make : ALFA | Model : GOLD SEE YA | Year : 2005 |
Build Dates : 20041101 - 20050517 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V248000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050602 | Date Added to Database: 20050603 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: ALFA LEISURE,INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ALFA LEISURE,INC. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 18 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE EMERGENCY/BREAKAWAY BRAKE SYSTEM WIRING WAS CHANGED. |
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Consequence:
IF THE EVENT THE TRAILER BECOMES DISCONNECTED FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, THE EMERGENCY/BREAKAWAY BRAKE SYSTEM MAY NOT BE ACTIVATED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE CURRENT WIRING FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR AND ADD A RELAY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JUNE 17, 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: | |
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). |