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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Service Brakes, Air. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
1 reports
1,000 miles · Feb 17, 2008
Service Brakes, Air
2005 ALFA FOUNDER MOTORHOME BOUGHT IN 2007 ABOUT 4 MONTH AGO UNDER WARRANTY WITH ALFA FOR THE RV AND FREIGHTLINER FOR THE FRAME. THE BRAKEON ALL 4WHEEL ARE NOT WORKING AND THEY SAY THAT IT IS NOT COVERED BECAUSE THE DEALER HAD IT ON THE LOT TO LONG. BUT THERE IS A WARRANTY BECAUSE I BOUGHT IT NEW. IT ONLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 30…
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2005 ALFA FOUNDER MOTORHOME BOUGHT IN 2007 ABOUT 4 MONTH AGO UNDER WARRANTY WITH ALFA FOR THE RV AND FREIGHTLINER FOR THE FRAME. THE BRAKEON ALL 4WHEEL ARE NOT WORKING AND THEY SAY THAT IT IS NOT COVERED BECAUSE THE DEALER HAD IT ON THE LOT TO LONG. BUT THERE IS A WARRANTY BECAUSE I BOUGHT IT NEW. IT ONLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES SINCE I BOUGHT IT WITH 600 MILES ON IT. ALL MILES ARE APPROXIMATE. *TR
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: OVER TIME, THE PLASTIC FITTING MAY NOT SEAL CORRECTLY, ALLOWING LPG TO LEAK. IF LEAKAGE OCCURS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
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NHTSA investigations
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