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2008 Fleetwood Tioga

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jul 24, 2009
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Sep 26, 2008
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2008 Fleetwood Tioga, most frequently naming the body & structure and other / unspecified categories. 6 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 5 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure150.0%
  • Other / unspecified150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

6 campaigns cover this model year

View all 6

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
08V505000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Sep 26, 2008
1,583 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, EXCESS VAPORS AND FUEL MAY BE SPRAYED FROM THE FUEL CAP POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
The remedy: 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.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.Manufacturer number 80918View on NHTSA.gov
08V503000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Sep 26, 2008
979 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: 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.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.Manufacturer number 80912View on NHTSA.gov
08V292000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Jul 1, 2008
226 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: OVERLOADING MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON MOTOR HOME HANDLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: 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.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.Manufacturer number 80624View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structureOther / unspecified
Filed Jul 24, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FLEETWOOD TIOGA RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE TWO RECALLS ON HIS VEHICLE, BUT HE WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY LOCATING A DEALER THAT WOULD MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. THE RECALLS PERTAINED TO THE SAFETY STRAPS ON THE WASTE AND FRESH WATER TANKS. HE WAS CONCERNED ABOUT HAVING TO DRIVE OVER 100 MILES TO HAVE THE REPAIRS PERFORMED WITH THE POTENTIAL OF THE TANKS FALLING OFF. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE MICROWAVE WAS INOPERABLE AND THERE WERE CRACKS IN THE DOOR FRAMES. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 3,000.

NHTSA ID
10278232
Incident
Jul 1, 2009
Mileage
3,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

TSI-91-JAG

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

FLEETWOOD MOTORHOME: INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING FORD CLASS C ENGINE COMPARTMENT INSULATION. AFFECTED MODELS: ALL WITH FORD CHASSIS. *PE

TS-91-JAG

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

FLEETWOOD: THIS DOCUMENT PERTAIN TO PARTS, TOOLS, AND PROCESSES REQUIRED TO INSTALL ENGINE COMPARTMENT INSULATION AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELDS IN ORDER TO ALLEVIATE EXCESSIVE FLOOR HEAT RADIATING FROM THE ENGINE IN CLASS C FORD CHASSIS CAB. *PE

RB-70702

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

FLEETWOOD RV: CLASS C MOTOR HOMES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A STEEL SPARE WHEEL THAT, WHEN M0UNTED ON AN AXLE, WILL WEAR AGAINST THE BRAKE CALIPER, DAMAGING CHASSIS COMPONENTS AND THE STEEL SPARE WHEEL. SPARE WHEELS WITH 8 HAND HOLES ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. *PE

07221

FLEETWOOD HAS LEARNED THE UNDERBELLY OF SOME SLIDE-OUT ROOM FLOORS WILL CONTACT THE SLIDE-OUT MOTOR MOUNTING BRACKET WHILE EXTENDING OR RETRACTING, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE SHEET METAL UNDERBELLY. *NJ

0027

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

CLASS C MAIN BATTERY RELAY HARNESS INSTALLATION - BATTERY ELECTRICAL DRAW DUE TO CERTAIN CIRCUITS THAT HAVE BEEN WIRED ACTIVATED OR ON ALL THE TIME. *NJ

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Fleetwood Tioga by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2011010—
2010010—
2009140—
2008Viewing160—
2007320—
2006130—
2005021—
2004141—
2003151—
2002021—
2001020—
2000740—
1999112040.8
1998820—
1997142040.4
1996110—
1994010—
1993100—
1992200—
1991100—
1990300—
1989200—
1987100—
1985010—
1984010—
1977010—
1975100—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.