Safety Recall NHTSA · 85V117000 Reported September 24, 1985

Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm

Q: What is recall 85V117000?

NHTSA recall 85V117000 was issued by Alfa Leisure,inc. on September 24, 1985. It addresses: Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm. The recall affects approximately 820 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Alfa Leisure,inc. · N/A · 820 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

85V117000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Alfa Leisure,inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

820

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 24, 1985

Defect Summary

Pinboxes welded to the hitch of the 5th wheel unit may bend under certain conditions where maximum stress is approached or exceeded, causing the kingpin to break. consequence of defect: if the kingpin breaks free of the pinbox, the trailer could slide off the hitch and damage the towing truck or may separate completely from the towing vehicle and result in an accident.

Corrective Action

Repair and reinforce pinbox as necessary.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Alfa Leisure,inc. dealer and reference recall ID 85V117000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 85V117000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 85V117000?

NHTSA recall 85V117000 was issued by Alfa Leisure,inc. on September 24, 1985. It addresses: Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm. The recall affects approximately 820 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Alfa Leisure,inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 85V117000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.