- The problem
- Certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- The risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- The fix
- Alfa leisure will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or alfa leisure at 1-800-373-3372.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Alfa Ideal Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 Alfa Ideal with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2001 has 0 and the 2003 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Ideal year, for its age
#439 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Alfa Ideal problems
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2002 Alfa Ideal 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 2002 Alfa Ideal
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns two dometic rm3862 refrigerators. The contact received a safety recall notice for both dometics. He has attempted to have the recall repair work performed for four months now. The contact is 100% disabled and the refrigerators cannot be transported to the manufacturer for the repairs. The contact offered to pay dometic to make a service call. Dometic refused and informed him to transport the refrigerators. The serial numbers for both dometics are 12300034 and 20500046. The part and recall...
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numbers were unknown. The consumer stated there is a problem trying to speak with someone in customer service at the phone number provided either they speak a different language or the call is being disconnected. The consumer provided reimbursement forms. Updated 08/13/07 *tr
Alfa Ideal: every year compared
All Ideal years2002 Alfa Ideal vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Alfa Ideal | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 2002 Alfa Fifth Wheel | 4 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2002 Alfa See YA | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Alfa Sun | 1 | 1 | D | 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 2002 Alfa Ideal
Does the 2002 Alfa Ideal have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Alfa Ideal: recreational vehicle / trailer (May 2007). 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 2002 Alfa Ideal?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Alfa Ideal had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 20, 2007 and the latest on July 20, 2007. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Alfa Ideal a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Alfa Ideal 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.
What should I do if my 2002 Alfa Ideal 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