Recalls for 2006 Alfa See Ya

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2006-09-08
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

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 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2006-08-24
Description
On certain motor homes, the top flange of the front axle i-beam may fatigue and fracture.  

Consequence
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.  

Notes
Freightliner/alfa leisure recall no.  Fl467.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.