The problem
On certain motor homes, a plastic fitting used to test the refrigerator's liquid propane gas (lpg) system was not removed and replaced with a brass fitting.
The risk
Over time, the plastic fitting may not seal correctly, allowing lpg to leak. If leakage occurs there is a potential for a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the plastic fitting with a brass fitting. The recall began on january 10, 2005. Owners may contact alfa leisure at 1-800-373-3372.
Contacts
Alfa leisure recall no. 05-01-05A. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Alfa dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 05V009000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.