NHTSA recall 06V282000
Service brakes, hydraulic
Alfa Incomplete Chassis
Reported Jul 26, 20065 vehicles affectedALFA LEISURE,INC.
The defect
On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with dexter axles, the disc brake caliper mounting bolts may strip. insufficient clamp load between caliper and yoke can cause the caliper to disassemble and adversely affect the trailers braking system.
The risk
Loss of braking can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dexter has modified the remedy for these vehicles (please see 06e029). all trailers were corrected at the manufacturing plant. for more information you may contact dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164 or alfa leisure at 1-800-373-3372.