- The problem
- Certain motor homes built on freightliner chassis may have been manufactured with tie rods that are too short for the front axle crossbar taper. The resulting gap between the crossbar and tie rod end may result in corrosion between the 2 pieces. Lack of maintenance would increase the possibility of corrosion.
- The risk
- Excessive corrosion over time could cause the crossbar to tie rod connection to fail, causing a lack of steering control and potential crash.
- The fix
- Freightliner is conducting this recall. Dealers will inspect the tie rod and replace it if necessary with a longer tie rod assembly. If the tie rod is replaced, a toe-in alignment procedure will also be performed. Owners may contact freightliner at 800-385-4357 or alfa leisure at 800-373-3372.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Alfa Seeya Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2005 Alfa Seeya with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (6) and the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2006 for the tie rod assembly. For comparison, the 2006 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Alfa Seeya problems
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2005 Alfa Seeya 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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7 complaints about the 2005 Alfa Seeya
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Fogging of si-gi window installed in alfa see-ya motorhome. The front driver side window is fogged to the extent that it is difficult to see the driver side rear view mirror thus making lane changes or other maneuvers requiring the mirror difficult to safely perform. The windows on the passenger side to the left of the door is also fogged reducing visibility when making turns. *Tr
Fogging of si-gi window installed in alfa see-ya motorhome. The front driver side window is fogged to the extent that it is difficult to see the driver side rear view mirror thus making lane changes or other maneuvers requiring the mirror difficult to safely execute. *Tr
Fogged up windows on drivers side and on passenger side. *Tr
The driver's side and passenger side windows are fogged up and cannot seek out of them safely. *Tr
Fogging of the windows in my motorhome. The windows I use to see out of for side traffic and drives side mirror use and drivers side traffic. I can still see out in the day time but they are getting worse. Si-gi windows are a safety problem,because they restrict the drivers vision from all sides of the motorhome. I don't drive at night, but if I did ,i don't believe I could see out safely. When I am parked lights have a glow and glare around them from the fog in the windows. The motorhome was made by alfa , the windows by si-gi my vin #is mfg. Date 2005. *Tr
Passenger side dual pane windows fogging causing poor visibility when making right hand turn and/or viewing traffic at intersections. Window manufacturer (se-gi) unwilling to replace. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 alfa seeya. The vehicle has carlisle radial trail tires 235/85r16. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard a pop sound and noticed a blow out on the passenger side front tire. The dealer stated that there was cord separation. Approximately two months later, the failure recurred on the rear passenger side tire, which disabled the brakes and tail lights. As of july 30, 2007, the tire has not been inspected. The vehicle is a trailer, therefore, the engine size, number of cylinders, fuel system, fuel type, and transmission type do not apply. The tire dot number was unknown. The current mileage was 4,500 and failure mileage was 4,000.
Alfa Seeya: every year compared
All Seeya years2005 Alfa Seeya vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Alfa Seeya | 7 | 1 | - | |
| 2005 Alfa Gold | 1 | 1 | D | 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 Seeya
Does the 2005 Alfa Seeya have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Alfa Seeya: tie rod assembly (September 2006). 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 Seeya?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (6), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Alfa Seeya had?
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 30, 2007 and the latest on December 4, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Which Alfa Seeya years have the most complaints?
2005 (7), 2006 (1). See every Alfa Seeya year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Alfa Seeya 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