2008 FLEETWOOD AVALON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 FLEETWOOD AVALON
The 2008 FLEETWOOD AVALON has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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 problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 FLEETWOOD AVALON
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 FLEETWOOD AVALON, 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 AVALON
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FLEETWOOD AVALON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAVE TRIED TO GET THE RECALL PROBLEM FIXED BUT THE DEALER INDICATES THEY CANNOT GET THE PARTS FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE PARTS HAVE BEEN ON BACKORDER FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE RECALL # IS 07V-464. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 FLEETWOOD AVALON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 FLEETWOOD AVALON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 FLEETWOOD AVALON
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 FLEETWOOD AVALON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD AVALON
- 2007 FLEETWOOD AVALON — 2 complaints
- 2008 FLEETWOOD AVALON (current)
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