- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Alfa Gold Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Alfa Gold with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in January 2008 for the gear box (other than rack and pinion). For comparison, the 2003 has 1 and the 2005 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Gold year, for its age
#455 most complained-about 2004 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2004 Alfa Gold problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2004 Alfa Gold recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On certain motor homes equipped with girard awnings, the main exterior pato awning wind sensor circuit could have been incorrectly wired.
- The risk
- The main awning may extend while the vehicle is in motion increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and move the proper wires to the correct position , if necessary. Owner notification is expected to begin march 29, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy with a reasonable time should contact alfa at 1-800-373-3372.
What owners say
Be the first Gold owner to share.
Problems or none - your experience is exactly what the next buyer is looking for. Write it now
1 complaints about the 2004 Alfa Gold
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
On july 6,2004 approximatey 20 miles from green river, utah my right rear trailer tire blew out. On july 8, 2004 approximately 30 miles from mc dermitt, oregon my left rear trailer tire blew out. *Jb
Alfa Gold: every year compared
All Gold years2004 Alfa Gold vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Alfa Gold | 1 | 2 | F | |
| 2004 Alfa See YA | 8 | 0 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2004 Alfa Gold
Does the 2004 Alfa Gold have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Alfa Gold: gear box (other than rack and pinion) (January 2008); recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2004). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Alfa Gold?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2004 Alfa Gold had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 22, 2004 and the latest on August 22, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2004 Alfa Gold a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 22 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Alfa Gold year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Alfa Gold years have the most complaints?
2006 (3), 2007 (2), 2003 (1). See every Alfa Gold year compared.
What should I do if my 2004 Alfa Gold has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data