2009 Fleetwood Jamboree recalls and problems
The 2009 Fleetwood Jamboree has 5 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Fleetwood dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2009 Fleetwood Jamboree vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2009 Fleetwood Jamboree recalls
Recall 09V-191: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problem: Fleetwood is recalling 61 my 2009-2010 tioga ranger and jamboree sport class c motor homes built on ford e450 chassis that have had the wheelbases extended, have also required an extended brake line. The brake line extension has been identified as a potential source for brake fluid leaks.
Risk: Loss of brake fluid may result in longer stopping distances and/or loss of brakes. Loss of brakes may result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake line extension and/or connection fittings free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
Recall 09V-085: Equipment
Problem: Fleetwood is recalling 124 my 2009 tioga and jamboree 31m class c motor homes for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the certification tag and the cargo carrying capacity tag figures related to the fresh water tank capacity of 50 gallons is incorrect. The correct water tank capacity is 35 gallons.
Risk: A misprint label could lead to failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications. Overloading could damage the vehicle, adversely affecting vehicle performance including handling and braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will mail new serial number specific certification tags and cargo carrying capacity tags along with installation instructions. If customers do not feel comfortable installing the tags they may take their motor homes to any fleetwood dealer and they will perform this service free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.
Recall 08V-505: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: Fleetwood is recalling 1,583 my 2008-2009 jamboree, jamboree sport, jamboree gt, and tioga, tioga ranger, and tioga sl class c motor homes built on a ford e450 chassis. A section of hard plastic evaporative emission line near the evap system canister may be kinked and completely restricted. This may affect a pressure increase in the evap lines and fuel tank in high ambient temperatures, causing a release of excess vapors when the gas cap is removed.
Risk: Under certain conditions, excess vapors and fuel may be sprayed from the fuel cap possibly resulting in personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the kinked evaporative line. The recall is expected to begin during february 2009. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
Recall 08V-503: Exterior Lighting
Problem: Fleetwood is recalling 979 my 2008-2009 icon, jamboree, jamboree gt, pulse, tioga, and tioga sl class c motor homes. The front clearance lights wiring may come in contact with a portion of the metal mounting plate and could become abraded.
Risk: This could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the wiring and repair, if necessary. The recall began on february 2, 2009. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
Recall 08V-292: Equipment
Problem: Fleetwood is recalling 226 my 2008-2009 american allegiance, american eagle, american heritage, american tradition, bounder, bounder diesel, discovery, excursion, expedition, fiesta lx, pace arrow, providence, revolution le, southwind, class a motor homes, and icon, jamboree, jamboree gt, jamboree sport, pulse, tioga, and tioga ranger class c motor homes. These motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of the code of federal regulations, part 567, 'certification.' the occupant and cargo carrying capacity were calculated incorrectly allowing additional load carrying capacity.
Risk: Overloading may have an adverse affect on motor home handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Fleetwood will mail a corrected federal certification label along with installation instructions to the affected motor home owners. Owners who do not feel comfortable installing this label can take their motor home to any fleetwood dealer and the dealer will install the label for them. The recall began on july 28, 2008. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Fleetwood Jamboree have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2009 Fleetwood Jamboree: 09V-191 (service brakes, hydraulic), 09V-085 (equipment), 08V-505 (engine and engine cooling), 08V-503 (exterior lighting), 08V-292 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Fleetwood recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Fleetwood dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.