Alfa Travel Trailer (1982) – 85V117000

Defect Description For Recall

Pinboxes Welded To The Hitch Of The 5Th Wheel Unit May Bend Under Certain Conditions Where MaximUM Stress Is Approached Or Exceeded, Causing The KinGPIn To Break. Consequence Of Defect: If The KinGPIn Breaks Free Of The Pinbox, The Trailer Could Slide Off The Hitch And Damage The Towing Truck Or May Separate Completely From The Towing Vehicle And Result In An Accident.

Make Of Vehicle

ALFA

Model Of Vehicle

TRAVEL TRAILER

Year

1982

Recall Campaign Number

85V117000

Component Description

Trailer Hitches

Effect Of Defect

Fix Defect

Repair And Reinforce Pinbox As Necessary.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Alfa Leisure,Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

19800101

End Of Manufacture

19850701

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

820

Date Owners Notified

19850924

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Alfa Leisure,Inc.

Date Report Received

19850924

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard