2002 Alfa Fifth Wheel recalls and problems

The 2002 Alfa Fifth Wheel has 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Alfa dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2002 Alfa Fifth Wheel vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Alfa Fifth Wheel recalls

Recall 03V-237: Tires

Reported Jul 1, 2003 · 302 vehicles affected · ALFA LEISURE,INC.

Problem: On certain fifth wheel trailers, there may be a possible misapplication of valve stems installed on the wheels supplied by carlisle tire and wheel. The valve stems in question are rubber tr 600 hp mounted with lt 235/85r16 lrg goodyear tires.

Fix: Carlisle tire and wheel will replace the valve stems. Owner notification began july 10, 2003. Owners should contact carlisle at 12-800-367-5710 or alfa leisure at 1-800-373-3372, extension 222.

2002 Alfa Fifth Wheel problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Tires	2
Unknown or Other	1
Electrical System	1

Most reported parts

Tires › Tread/Belt — 2
Electrical System › Wiring — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,450 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Alfa Fifth Wheel complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · at 4,450 miles · reported Aug 12, 2004

This is a followup to a previous complaint report I filed on 6/10/04. I will include the DOT number of the only tire I have left of the defect tires.

Tires · at 4,450 miles · reported Aug 10, 2004

While driving on a freeway on a cross country trip on 6-21-04 with my 2002 alfa sy30rlds tandem axle 5th wheel trailer, smoke started coming from the passenger side wheelwell. Took unit to a truck stop and they found 2 tires with tread separations coming together and rubbing causing the smoke. They were replaced. On the same trip on 7-10-04, there was a repeat condition under the same circumstances on the driver's side of the trailer. Those tires were also replaced. The tires were all merit all country radial a/s lt 235/85r16 and mounted on the trailer when purchased new at the dealer in may…

Electrical System · at 60 miles · reported Jan 15, 2004

First, some quality-control issues: "awning would not lock on one side fixed through warranty "the step between the living room and bedroom was squeaking fixed through warranty "the floor in the bedroom squeaked still squeaking. "there were two 9 gas cylinders in the overhead cabinet that did not fit properly. Replaced with a different model of gas cylinder and fits better but still not correct. "the shower drain p-trap was broken due to lack of bracing under tub pan fixed myself. "the dci board controlling the heater was defective fixed through warranty. "the pedestal which…

Unknown or Other · at 1 miles · reported Jul 9, 2003

This is a class a motorhome, model cya, this complaint form does not have all alfa leisure models listed do fifth wheel was choosen. The front and end fiberglass caps which alfa leisure inc (Manufacturer) claims to be gel-coated like the rest of the coach are not and have worn to the point of degrading even with waxing twice a month, and washing at least monthly.alfa leisure has been conducting long term testing because of this problem, but in the mean time my coach has been degrading accordingly.alfa leisure inc. Has yet to solve or cause a fix to occur with this problem which under arizona…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Alfa Fifth Wheel have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Alfa Fifth Wheel: 03V-237 (tires). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Alfa Fifth Wheel?

Owners report tires problems most often (2 reports), followed by unknown or other (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,450 miles.

Are Alfa recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Alfa dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.