Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ALFA
Model Of Vehicle
SEEYA
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
06V338000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Excessive Corrosion Over Time Could Cause The Crossbar To Tie Rod ConneCTIon To Fail, Causing A Lack Of Steering Control And Potential Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Alfa Leisure,Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050411
End Of Manufacture
20060214
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
311
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Alfa Leisure,Inc.
Date Report Received
20060908