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2002 Alfa Fifth WheelProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2002 Alfa Fifth Wheel, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage4kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 12, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Alfa Fifth Wheel has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires20
Electrical system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2002 Alfa Fifth Wheel recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Alfa.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other Fifth Wheel year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Fifth Wheel median. How we score

'02'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Fifth Wheel owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THIS IS A FOLLOWUP TO A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT REPORT I FILED ON 6/10/04. I WILL INCLUDE THE DOT NUMBER OF THE ONLY TIRE I HAVE LEFT OF THE DEFECT TIRES.*AK
Complaint 10086752 · Aug 12, 2004 · 4,450 miles
WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY ON A CROSS COUNTRY TRIP ON 6-21-04 WITH MY 2002 ALFA SY30RLDS TANDEM AXLE 5TH WHEEL TRAILER, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEELWELL. TOOK UNIT TO A TRUCK STOP AND THEY FOUND 2 TIRES WITH TREAD SEPARATIONS COMING TOGETHER AND RUBBING CAUSING THE SMOKE. THEY…
Complaint 10086576 · Aug 10, 2004 · 4,450 miles

Own a 2002 Fifth Wheel?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.