Recalls for 2005 Alfa Gold See Ya

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER

Posted on: 2005-05-13
Description
On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.

Consequence
The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.

Corrective Action
Vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign.  Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or alfa leisure at 1-800-373-3372.

Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2005-06-03
Description
On certain fifth wheel trailers, the emergency/breakaway brake system wiring was changed.

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.

Corrective Action
Dealers will modify the current wiring for the brake actuator and add a relay free of charge.  The recall began on june 17, 2005.  Owners may contact alfa leisure at 1-800-373-3372.

Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.