- 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
2005 Alfa Gold Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Alfa Gold with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 2008 for the gear box (other than rack and pinion). For comparison, the 2004 has 1 and the 2006 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Gold year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Alfa Gold problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2005 Alfa Gold recalls 1
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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2005 Alfa Gold
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Dad: the contact owns a 2005 alfa leisure incorporated model 303 fifth wheel trailer. He owned this trailer for 120 days. The contact stated that the brakes were inadequate. The trailer weighed 18,500 pounds. When the brakes became hot they did not function properly. The consumer almost had three accidents within the last 90 days. It occurred while on vacation and driving at 25 mph. The consumers friend was pulling a trailer behind him and the brakes were smoking/getting hot and were about to malfunction, ...
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the consumer has another friend that purchased a similar trailer and the brakes failed because they overheated. This problem did not occur on level ground, but had to work the brakes hard while coming down a hill for a period. The manufacturer did not put in big enough brakes for this trailer. The manufacturer was aware of this problem and did not want to fix this trailer because they would have to fix all trailers. The head of the warranty department told the contact that they did not want to set a precedent by repairing these trailers because they did not want to show that they were liable. There are three axles under this trailer weighing 6000 pounds.*Ak the consumer was told by a mechanic that the brakes were too small for the rv. *Jb
Alfa Gold: every year compared
All Gold years2005 Alfa Gold vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Alfa Gold | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 2005 Alfa Seeya | 7 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2005 Alfa Gold See YA | 1 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Alfa Founder | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2005 Alfa Incomplete Chassis | 1 | 1 | - | 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 2005 Alfa Gold
Does the 2005 Alfa Gold have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Alfa Gold: gear box (other than rack and pinion) (January 2008). 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 2005 Alfa Gold?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Alfa Gold had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 30, 2005 and the latest on August 30, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Alfa Gold a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: 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 2005 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