Vehicle recall 05V009000 · January 24, 2005
2005 Alfa Founder
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V009000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 24, 2005
- Filed by
- ALFA LEISURE,INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 05-01-05A
- Owner notification
- January 10, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 88
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › LPG systems › Lines and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Alfa Founder (2005): 2005
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