2008 FLEETWOOD ARCADIA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 FLEETWOOD ARCADIA
The 2008 FLEETWOOD ARCADIA has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (1 complaint), Suspensionrear (1 complaint), and Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 FLEETWOOD ARCADIA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 FLEETWOOD ARCADIA, potentially affecting up to 2,129 vehicles.
Recall 07V464000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
| 2,129 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, THE POWER LIFT ROOF SYSTEM, WHICH CONSISTS OF A POWER LIFT MOTOR AND CURRENT LIMITER CONTROLLER, GENERATES EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF IMPACT TORQUE IF THE POWER LIFT IS OPERATED WITH THE 30A POWER CORD PLUGGED INTO A 110V AC POWER SOURCE (WITH OR WITHOUT A BATTERY).
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE FAILURE IN ONE OF THE SHEAR PINS RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER'S LIFT SYSTEM. THIS COULD ALLOW THE ROOF TO FREE-FALL FROM THE RAISED POSITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH TWO WARNING STICKERS THAT EXPLAINS THE PROPER FUNCTION OF THE POWER LIFT ACCESSORY USING A BATTERY ONLY. ONE STICKER WILL BE PLACED AT THE REAR OF THE TRAILER NEXT TO THE CURRENT LIMITER. THE SECOND...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 FLEETWOOD ARCADIA
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FLEETWOOD ARCADIA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A MIDDLEBURY TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH DURO 6WVT TIRES, SIZE 205/75/D15 (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE ARACKED ON THE SIDEWALL. THE TIRES WERE NEW WITH NO MILEAGE ON THEM. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 0.
TANDEM AXLE TRAVEL TRAILER, TIRE WEAR INDICATES AXLE MIS-ALIGNMENT. TOOK TRAVEL TRAILER TO AN ALIGNMENT SPECIALIST AND THE AXLES WERE REMOUNTED IN CORRECT ALIGNMENT. (PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS FORM I WAS REQUIRED TO SELECT A MANUFACTURERS MODEL THAT I DON'T HAVE. THE MANUFACTURER IS FLEETWOOD BUT THE MODEL IS A PEGASUS 210FQ. *TR
JUST BOUGHT A BRAND NEW FLEETWOOD TRAILER . FIRST TRIP WITH IT THE AXLE LOCKED UP. UPON FURTHER REVIEW WE FOUND THAT LIPPERT AXLE'S ON OUR TRAVEL TRAILER DID NOT HAVE ANY GREASE IN THE BEARINGS. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM AND COULD HAVE LEAD TO A CRASH. BOTH LIPPERT COMPONENTS AND FLEETWOOD AS WELL AS OUR DEALER HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING TO CORRECT THIS SITUATION. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 FLEETWOOD ARCADIA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 FLEETWOOD ARCADIA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 FLEETWOOD ARCADIA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 FLEETWOOD ARCADIA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD ARCADIA
- 2007 FLEETWOOD ARCADIA — 0 complaints
- 2008 FLEETWOOD ARCADIA (current)
Other FLEETWOOD Models
- FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 460 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 238 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 216 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY — 148 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PROWLER — 120 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 95 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD FLAIR — 84 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 77 total complaints