2003 Alfa Gold Problems: 1 Complaint, 2 Recalls

The worst 2003 Alfa Gold problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

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Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Reported January 10, 2008 · 602 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain motor home chassis built on freightliner chassis and equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, these gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. This could potentially allow the recirculating balls to escape from the recirculating ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering.
Risk: The operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs, or the need for more steering wheel adjustments while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. Loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Alfa leisure is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear free of charge (please see 07v343 and 07e049). Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or alfa leisure at 1‑800‑373‑3372.

Recall number 08V016000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported May 21, 2007 · 5,625 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 07V220000 · Recall details

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 5, 2008 · Visibility · 58,000 miles · CT

Fogging of double pane window on driver side window obscures rear view mirrors on that side creating unsafe driving conditions.

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Is the 2003 Alfa Gold reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Alfa Gold, close to a typical Gold model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Alfa Gold?

Windows, wipers and visibility, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2003 Alfa Gold have?

2 recalls, covering steering and equipment.

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