- 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
2008 Alfa Gold Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2008 Alfa Gold have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 2008 for the gear box (other than rack and pinion).
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Gold year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 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
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No complaints about the 2008 Alfa Gold yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Alfa Gold: every year compared
All Gold years2008 Alfa Gold vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Alfa Gold | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2008 Alfa Baseline | 1 | 0 | - | 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 2008 Alfa Gold
Does the 2008 Alfa Gold have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 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.
How many complaints has the 2008 Alfa Gold had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2008 Alfa Gold a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2008 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