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2008 Leisure Free Spirit Lss

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

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.
1
Latest Jun 30, 2014
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.
1
Latest Jul 28, 2009
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 Leisure Free Spirit Lss, most frequently naming the electrical category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 2 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

  • Electrical1100.0%

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

1 campaign cover this model year

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
09V314000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Jul 28, 2009
40 units potentially affected
The defect: LEISURE TRAVEL VANS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 FREE SPIRIT TRAVEL VANS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 2007 AND DECEMBER 2008. THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER AND SPARE TIRE COVER OBSTRUCT THE VISIBILITY OF THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TAIL LAMP, TURN SIGNAL, AND STOP LAMP. THESE VANS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
The risk: AN OBSTRUCTED TAIL LAMP, TURN SIGNAL, AND/OR STOP LAMP WOULD DECREASE VISIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
The remedy: LEISURE TRAVEL VANS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LEISURE TRAVEL VANS AT 1-204-325-4361.
LEISURE TRAVEL VANS, LTDManufacturer number CA#7324View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Electrical
Filed Jun 30, 2014

THIS IS A MERCEDES SPRINTER WITH A FREIGHTLINER NAME PLATE. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE VAN WILL NOT START. THIS IS NOT A UNCOMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS SPRINTER . IT IS THE TOPIC OF MANY INTERNET CHAT BOARDS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A SPRINTER DEALER AND THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM BUT IT CONTINUES TO INTERMITTENTLY NOT START. I BELIEVE MERCEDES KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT. *TR

NHTSA ID
10606959
Incident
May 9, 2011
Mileage
7,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

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

CA#9992

EQUIPMENT

The dinette flipdown support & footrest assembly does not have adequate support when in the sleep position. The driver side dinette top is not mounted against the sidewall, so the dinette support hinge is not overtop of the dinette cabinet base as intended. There is a possibility of the hinge letting go and the assembly to become loose. On the passenger side dinette table a flip-down support needs to be installed.

CA#9983

EQUIPMENT

The Zamp solar panels were not being secured to the roof through the galvanized backing as intended.

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.