2008 Fleetwood Pulse recalls and problems
The 2008 Fleetwood Pulse has 5 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Fleetwood dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2008 Fleetwood Pulse vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2008 Fleetwood Pulse recalls
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.
Recall 08V-164: Structure
Problem: Fleetwood is recalling 80 my 2008-2009 pulse and icon class c motor homes. The entry step attachment cradle/support may bend causing the step to become unsafe.
Risk: Insufficient structural material strength could increase the risk of personal injuries and vehicle and/or other property damage.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinforce the entry step attachment cradle/support free of charge. The recall began on may 28, 2008.
Recall 08V-130: Equipment
Problem: Fleetwood is recalling 166 my 2008-2009 pulse and icon class c motor homes. The federal certification tag and cargo carrying capacity tag were printed with an incorrect front gross axle weight rating (Gawr) value of 4,080 pounds. The correct front gawr is 4,410 pounds.
Risk: The purpose of this part is to specify the content and location of, and other requirements for, the certification label to be affixed to motor vehicles to address certification-related duties and liabilities, and to provide the consumer with information to assist him or her in determining which of the federal motor vehicle safety standards are applicable to the vehicle.
Fix: Fleetwood will provide correct federal certification and cargo carrying capacity tags as well as installation instructions to the motor home owners. If an owner desires, they can have their dealer replace the tags for them. The recall began on june 4, 2008. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
Recall 07V-594: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: On certain utility vans, the crankshaft sensor in certain diesel engines could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. This results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor.
Risk: When this happens, the vehicles may lose power rather than enter a limp-home mode. In addition, the vehicle cannot be restarted after failure of the electrical connection in the sensor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensors. The recall began on march 3, 2008. Owners may contact sprinter at 1-800-992-1997.
2008 Fleetwood Pulse problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 41,969 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2008 Fleetwood Pulse complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Fleetwood Pulse years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Fleetwood Pulse have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2008 Fleetwood Pulse: 08V-503 (exterior lighting), 08V-292 (equipment), 08V-164 (structure), 08V-130 (equipment), 07V-594 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Fleetwood Pulse?
Owners report steering problems most often (1 reports), followed by electrical system (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 41,969 miles.
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.