- 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 Sun Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 Alfa Sun with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (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 Sun 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 Sun problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2002 Alfa Sun 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 Sun
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
While driving my tow vehicle (pickup) pulling a 5th wheel trailer, the tire in question began to smoke as seen from my side mirror. I immediately pulled to the right shoulder of a state highway and stopped. On investigation, I found the driver's side front tandem tire was flat and had 1/3 of the tread separated slapping the wheelwell of the trailer (black marks) . Aaa was called to replace it. The tires were all checked and inflated to 80 psi prior to leaving on the 130 mile trip. The trailer had been weighed...
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in travel condition and found to be under maximum gross vehicle weight. There was no indication of air pressure leakage or unusual tread wear on the tire which had been on the vehicle for 4 years with approximately 10,000 miles on it. The tires had been stored in a covered condition throughout the life on the trailer. *Tr
Alfa Sun: every year compared
All Sun years2002 Alfa Sun vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Alfa Sun | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 2002 Alfa Fifth Wheel | 4 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2002 Alfa See YA | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Alfa Ideal | 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 Sun
Does the 2002 Alfa Sun have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Alfa Sun: 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 Sun?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Alfa Sun had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 7, 2008 and the latest on November 7, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Alfa Sun a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Alfa Sun 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 Sun 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