2008 FLEETWOOD FIESTA LX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 FLEETWOOD FIESTA LX
The 2008 FLEETWOOD FIESTA LX has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 FLEETWOOD FIESTA LX
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2008 FLEETWOOD FIESTA LX, potentially affecting up to 735 vehicles.
Recall 09V198000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 509 vehicles affected
Defect: FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 509 MY 2001-2008 CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY HAVE WARNING...
Consequence: THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731. WORKHORSE WILL...
View full details →Recall 08V292000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 226 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: OVERLOADING MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON MOTOR HOME HANDLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 FLEETWOOD FIESTA LX
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FLEETWOOD FIESTA LX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FLEETWOOD FIESTA LX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, HE NOTICED THAT THE LARGE FRONT SLIDE OUT ON THE VEHICLE PROTRUDED OUTWARD ABOUT 2 1/2 INCHES. IT PROGESSIVELY GOT WORST AND BEGAN TO PROTRUDE TO APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES. HE USED A JACK TO PRY IT SHUT AND IT STAYED SHUT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE BRAKE WAS SLIPPING AND IT COULD BE ADJUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT BUT THE CONTACT PLANNED TO HAVE THE REPAIRS PERFORMED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 9,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FLEETWOOD FIESTA LX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, HE NOTICED THAT THE LARGE FRONT SLIDE OUT ON THE VEHICLE PROTRUDED OUTWARD ABOUT 2 1/2 INCHES. IT PROGESSIVELY GOT WORST AND BEGAN TO PROTRUDE TO APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES. HE USED A JACK TO PRY IT SHUT AND IT STAYED SHUT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE BRAKE WAS SLIPPING AND IT COULD BE ADJUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT BUT THE CONTACT PLANNED TO HAVE THE REPAIRS PERFORMED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 9,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,000.
Safety Rating for the 2008 FLEETWOOD FIESTA LX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 FLEETWOOD FIESTA LX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 FLEETWOOD FIESTA LX
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 FLEETWOOD FIESTA LX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD FIESTA LX
- 2003 FLEETWOOD FIESTA LX — 0 complaints
- 2004 FLEETWOOD FIESTA LX — 0 complaints
- 2005 FLEETWOOD FIESTA LX — 0 complaints
- 2006 FLEETWOOD FIESTA LX — 0 complaints
- 2007 FLEETWOOD FIESTA LX — 3 complaints
- 2008 FLEETWOOD FIESTA LX (current)
- 2009 FLEETWOOD FIESTA LX — 0 complaints
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