Alfa Founder
Model Founder made by Alfa got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, air. . There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 2005
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG LINES AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V009000 | ALFA LEISURE,INC. | from 09/26/2004 to 11/14/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 88 | 01/10/2005 | MFR | ALFA LEISURE,INC. | 01/24/2005 | 01/14/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Over time, the plastic fitting may not seal correctly, allowing lpg to leak. if leakage occurs there is a potential for a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the plastic fitting with a brass fitting. the recall began on january 10, 2005. owners may contact alfa leisure at 1-800-373-3372. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Alfa leisure recall no.05-01-05a.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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 02/14/2008 | 1000 | 1 | 05/01/2007 |
| 2005 alfa founder motorhome bought in 2007 about 4 month ago under warranty with alfa for the rv and freightliner for the frame. the brakeon all 4wheel are not working and they say that it is not covered because the dealer had it on the lot to long. but there is a warranty because i bought it new. it only has approximately 3000 miles since i bought it with 600 miles on it. all miles are approximate. *tr | |||