2008 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE
The 2008 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (1 complaint), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2008 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE, potentially affecting up to 3,290 vehicles.
Recall 08V505000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
| 1,583 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, EXCESS VAPORS AND FUEL MAY BE SPRAYED FROM THE FUEL CAP POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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.
View full details →Recall 08V503000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 979 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
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 →Recall 08V234000 — SEAT BELTS
| 186 vehicles affected
Defect: FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 186 MY 2008 JAMBOREE SPORT AND TIOGA RANGER 25G CLASS C MOTOR HOMES FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE SEAT BELTS AT THE TWO CENTER SEATING POSITIONS LOCATED ON THE WRAP-AROUND BOOTH DINETTE, MAY BE TOO LONG TO ACHIEVE PROPER ADJUSTMENTS.
Consequence: LACK OF ADEQUATE SEAT BELT PROTECTION INCREASES THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO SEAT BELTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALLBEGAN ON JUNE 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-509-3418.
View full details →Recall 07V294000 — WHEELS
| 260 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE SPARE WHEEL,WHEN INSTALLED ON THE FRONT AXLE, MAY CONTACT THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKETS AND THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A GRINDING/SCRAPING NOISE IN THE FRONT WITH THE SPARE WHEEL INSTALLED.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE PREMATURE WHEEL FAILURE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL OR A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL THE CORRECT SPARE WHEEL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-322-8216.
View full details →Recall 07V308000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 56 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN CLASS C MOTOR HOMES, THE FRONT AXLE WEIGHT, IN AN UNLOADED CONDITION, MAY EXCEED THE FRONT GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) OF 4600 POUNDS.
Consequence: OVERLOADING OR EXCEEDING THE FRONT GAWR MAY CREATE AXLE FATIGUE OR FAILURE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND/OR A CRASH.
Remedy: FLEETWOOD HAS INSTALLED A HEAVIER NEW REAR BUMPER TO REDISTRIBUTE WEIGHT FROM THE FRONT AXLE TO THE REAR AXLE ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. FLEETWOOD ALSO CORRECTED AND REPLACED THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG AND THE CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY TAG. ALL VEHICLES...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE 29V. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, SHE FELT HEAT NEAR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. SHE COULD NOT CONTINUE TO DRIVE; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT FINISHED DRIVING TO THEIR DESTINATION. FLEETWOOD IS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE DOG HOUSE BECOMES EXTREMELY HOT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,400. UPDATE 09/10/08 *CW THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PAY FOR A HEAT SHIELD TO BE IN THE DOGHOUSE. UPDATED 09/15/08. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE 29V. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, SHE FELT HEAT NEAR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. SHE COULD NOT CONTINUE TO DRIVE; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT FINISHED DRIVING TO THEIR DESTINATION. FLEETWOOD IS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE DOG HOUSE BECOMES EXTREMELY HOT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,400. UPDATE 09/10/08 *CW THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PAY FOR A HEAT SHIELD TO BE IN THE DOGHOUSE. UPDATED 09/15/08. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHOWER DOOR EXPLODED WHEN IT WAS OPENED, CAUSING GLASS TO SHATTER EVERYWHERE. THE FLOOR WAS DAMAGED. THE CONTACT'S WRIST WAS CUT BY A PIECE OF GLASS. HE SPOKE WITH THE DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM TO CLEAN UP THE GLASS AND PUT UP A SHOWER CURTAIN. BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS A 2008 MODEL, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DOORS ARE NOT IN STOCK, HOWEVER, THEY WILL REPLACE THE DOOR. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, NUMBER OF CYLINDERS, AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 50.
Safety Rating for the 2008 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE
- 2003 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 5 complaints
- 2004 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 3 complaints
- 2005 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 0 complaints
- 2006 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 0 complaints
- 2007 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 0 complaints
- 2008 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE (current)
- 2009 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 0 complaints
- 2010 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 0 complaints
- 2011 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 0 complaints
- 2012 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 1 complaint
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 FLEETWOOD — 76 total complaints