- 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
2006 Alfa Gold Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2006 Alfa Gold with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1) and the equipment & accessories (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 2008 for the gear box (other than rack and pinion). For comparison, the 2005 has 1 and the 2007 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Gold year, for its age
#318 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Alfa Gold problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2006 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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3 complaints about the 2006 Alfa Gold
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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.
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
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 was only held by one bolt. However, the front right side bolts were all in place. This incident was first noticed on april 18, 2007. The failure and current mileage were 2,550. *Ak the consumer provided photos of the rv. Updated 06/08/07 *tr
Alfa Gold: every year compared
All Gold years2006 Alfa Gold vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Alfa Gold | 3 | 1 | D | |
| 2006 Alfa See YA | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Alfa Baseline | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2006 Alfa Seeya | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2006 Alfa Toyhouse | 1 | 0 | A | 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 2006 Alfa Gold
Does the 2006 Alfa Gold have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 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 2006 Alfa Gold?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1), equipment & accessories (1), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Alfa Gold had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 30, 2007 and the latest on November 9, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Alfa Gold a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 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 2006 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