Recall 07V-220: 1997–2003 Alfa Gold, 1997–2003 Alfa Ideal and 3 more
ALFA LEISURE,INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 2007, covering about 5,625 vehicles.
The problem
Certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.
The risk
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
The fix
Alfa leisure will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or alfa leisure at 1-800-373-3372.
Notes
Customers may 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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | ALFA LEISURE,INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V220000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Alfa Gold | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Alfa Ideal | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Alfa SEE YA | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Alfa Sun | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Alfa Toyhouse | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 07V-220?
Certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.
How is recall 07V-220 fixed?
Alfa leisure will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or alfa leisure at 1-800-373-3372.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.