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2005 Alfa Founder Recalls & Complaints

The 2005 Alfa Founder has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Alfa dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Alfa Founder. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2005 Alfa Founder owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Alfa Founder, describing incidents dated February 14, 2008.

Most-cited components

  • Service Brakes 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10218242 · Filed

    2005 ALFA FOUNDER MOTORHOME BOUGHT IN 2007 ABOUT 4 MONTH AGO UNDER WARRANTY WITH ALFA FOR THE RV AND FREIGHTLINER FOR THE FRAME. THE BRAKEON ALL 4WHEEL ARE NOT WORKING AND THEY SAY THAT IT IS NOT COVERED BECAUSE THE DEALER HAD IT ON THE LOT TO LONG. BUT THERE IS A WARRANTY BECAUSE I BOUGHT IT NEW…

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REFRIGERATOR LPG LINES

NHTSA #05V009000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Lines and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported January 24, 2005 · ALFA LEISURE,INC.

Potentially affected: 88 vehicles

Alfa campaign 05-01-05A · Owners notified January 10, 2005 · Vehicles built September 26, 2004 – November 14, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

OVER TIME, THE PLASTIC FITTING MAY NOT SEAL CORRECTLY, ALLOWING LPG TO LEAK. IF LEAKAGE OCCURS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

ALFA LEISURE RECALL NO.05-01-05A.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.

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