NHTSA vehicle safety data
2006 Alfa Gold Recalls & Complaints
The 2006 Alfa Gold has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Alfa dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 Alfa Gold. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2006 Alfa Gold owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Alfa Gold, describing incidents dated April 18, 2007 to October 19, 2020.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
- Trailer Hitches 1 complaint
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11373845 · Filed
MY ENGINE JUST QUIT WITH ABOUT ONE MINUTE WARNING ON A CITY STREET THEN ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS ENGINE A 400 CUMMINS ISL TURBO HAS A RECALL BUT MY ENGINE IS JUST PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING REAL NUMBERS. MY ENGINE IS #46531147. I NEED TO KNOW IF OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM OUTSIDE THE RECALL.
ODI #10249898 · Filed
THE SE-GI WINDOWS INSTALLED IN OUR MOTORHOME ARE TURNING MILKY. OF PRIMARY CONCERN IS THE LOWER FRONT DRIVER'S WINDOW AND THE TOP WINDOW. OTHERS ARE TURNING BUT THE ONES PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED ARE THE MOST URGENT FROM A SAFETY STANDPOINT. *TR
ODI #10189266 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ALFA GOLD, 5TH WHEEL TRAILER, MODEL NUMBER SGF34RLES. THE INSTALLATION OF THE SHOCK ABSORBENT BRACELET BASE PLATE BOLTS WAS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO CONNECT TO THE LOCKING MECHANISM. THE LEFT REAR BOLT WAS LOOSE, CAUSING THE FLUID TO LEAK ON THE TIRE. ALSO, THE FRONT LEFT BOLT…
STEERING GEAR SPACER/FREIGHTLINER/ZF
NHTSA #08V016000 · Steering — Gear Box (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) · NHTSA notice
Reported January 10, 2008 · ALFA LEISURE,INC.
Potentially affected: 602 vehicles
Vehicles built May 1, 2005 – May 31, 2006 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ZF MODEL 8018 STEERING GEARS, THESE GEARS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT RECIRCULATING BALL SPACER. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE RECIRCULATING BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATING BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
Safety consequence
THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS, OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION WITH METALLIC CRACKING NOISES PRIOR TO A LOSS OF STEERING. LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
ALFA LEISURE IS WORKING WITH FREIGHTLINER AND ZF TO REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07V343 AND 07E049). OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712 OR ALFA LEISURE AT 1-800-373-3372.
Notes
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.
Other Alfa Gold model years
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