Recall
Alfa Founder — 05V009000
NHTSA ID
05V009000
Make
Alfa
Model
Founder
Years Affected
2005
Recall Date
2005-01-24
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Units Affected
88
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
05-01-05A
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
OVER TIME, THE PLASTIC FITTING MAY NOT SEAL CORRECTLY, ALLOWING LPG TO LEAK. IF LEAKAGE OCCURS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Remedy
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.