2008 FLEETWOOD PULSE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 FLEETWOOD PULSE
The 2008 FLEETWOOD PULSE has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Exterior Lighting (1 complaint), and Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 FLEETWOOD PULSE
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2008 FLEETWOOD PULSE, potentially affecting up to 7,552 vehicles.
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 08V130000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 166 vehicles affected
Defect: FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 166 MY 2008-2009 PULSE AND ICON CLASS C MOTOR HOMES. THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG AND CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY TAG WERE PRINTED WITH AN INCORRECT FRONT GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) VALUE OF 4,080 POUNDS. THE CORRECT FRONT GAWR IS 4,410 POUNDS.
Consequence: THE PURPOSE OF THIS PART IS TO SPECIFY THE CONTENT AND LOCATION OF, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR, THE CERTIFICATION LABEL TO BE AFFIXED TO MOTOR VEHICLES TO ADDRESS CERTIFICATION-RELATED DUTIES AND LIABILITIES, AND TO PROVIDE THE CONSUMER WITH INFORMATION TO ASSIST HIM OR HER IN DETERMINING WHICH OF THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS ARE APPLICABLE TO THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: FLEETWOOD WILL PROVIDE CORRECT FEDERAL CERTIFICATION AND CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY TAGS AS WELL AS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MOTOR HOME OWNERS. IF AN OWNER DESIRES, THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALER REPLACE THE TAGS FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE...
View full details →Recall 08V164000 — STRUCTURE
| 80 vehicles affected
Defect: FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 80 MY 2008-2009 PULSE AND ICON CLASS C MOTOR HOMES. THE ENTRY STEP ATTACHMENT CRADLE/SUPPORT MAY BEND CAUSING THE STEP TO BECOME UNSAFE.
Consequence: INSUFFICIENT STRUCTURAL MATERIAL STRENGTH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES AND VEHICLE AND/OR OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REINFORCE THE ENTRY STEP ATTACHMENT CRADLE/SUPPORT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2008.
View full details →Recall 07V594000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 6,101 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN UTILITY VANS, THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR IN CERTAIN DIESEL ENGINES COULD FAIL DUE TO SEPARATION OF BOND WIRES FROM THE LEAD FRAME IN THE SENSOR. THIS RESULTS IN AN INTERRUPTION IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE CHIP HOUSING OF THE SENSOR.
Consequence: WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLES MAY LOSE POWER RATHER THAN ENTER A LIMP-HOME MODE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE RESTARTED AFTER FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE SENSOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT SENSORS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-800-992-1997.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 FLEETWOOD PULSE
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FLEETWOOD PULSE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
When I went to change out the headlight bulb, I found the wiring to both headlights were cracked, sheathing missing, bare wires exposed. This poses a fire hazard to the vehicle and occupants.
When I went to change out the headlight bulb, I found the wiring to both headlights were cracked, sheathing missing, bare wires exposed. This poses a fire hazard to the vehicle and occupants.
STOPPED AT GAS STATION TO REFUEL. PUT VEHICLE INTO PARK AND SHUT ENGINE OFF. AFTER REFUELING, STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED AND IGNITION KEY WOULDN'T TURN TO UNLOCK IT. COULDN'T RESTART VEHICLE. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS ABLE TO GET VEHICLE RESTARTED (COST $168). DROVE STRAIGHT TO MERCEDES DEALER. PROBLEM: FAULTY ELECTRONIC STEERING WHEEL LOCK (ESL). ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN HAD TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO FIX THE ESL. COST $2,187.40. ONLINE RESEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE AND MERCEDES BENZ HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL TO FIX IT.
Safety Rating for the 2008 FLEETWOOD PULSE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 FLEETWOOD PULSE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 FLEETWOOD PULSE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 FLEETWOOD PULSE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD PULSE
- 2008 FLEETWOOD PULSE (current)
- 2009 FLEETWOOD PULSE — 1 complaint
- 2010 FLEETWOOD PULSE — 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 JAMBOREE — 77 total complaints