ALFA INCOMPLETE CHASSIS 2005: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V282000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ALFA | INCOMPLETE CHASSIS | 2005 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2006-07-26 | 2006-07-27 |
Manufacturers Involved: ALFA LEISURE,INC.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES, THE DISC BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS MAY STRIP. INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD BETWEEN CALIPER AND YOKE CAN CAUSE THE CALIPER TO DISASSEMBLE AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE TRAILERS BRAKING SYSTEM.
LOSS OF BRAKING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEXTER HAS MODIFIED THE REMEDY FOR THESE VEHICLES "PLEASE SEE 06E029". ALL TRAILERS WERE CORRECTED AT THE MANUFACTURING PLANT. FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU MAY CONTACT DEXTER AXLE AT 1-800-400-2164 OR ALFA LEISURE AT 1-800-373-3372.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.
