2008 FLEETWOOD TIOGA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 FLEETWOOD TIOGA
The 2008 FLEETWOOD TIOGA 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. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipment (1 complaint), Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systems (1 complaint), and Structurebodydoor (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 FLEETWOOD TIOGA
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2008 FLEETWOOD TIOGA, 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 TIOGA
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FLEETWOOD TIOGA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systems | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FLEETWOOD TIOGA RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE TWO RECALLS ON HIS VEHICLE, BUT HE WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY LOCATING A DEALER THAT WOULD MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. THE RECALLS PERTAINED TO THE SAFETY STRAPS ON THE WASTE AND FRESH WATER TANKS. HE WAS CONCERNED ABOUT HAVING TO DRIVE OVER 100 MILES TO HAVE THE REPAIRS PERFORMED WITH THE POTENTIAL OF THE TANKS FALLING OFF. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE MICROWAVE WAS INOPERABLE AND THERE WERE CRACKS IN THE DOOR FRAMES. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 3,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FLEETWOOD TIOGA RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE TWO RECALLS ON HIS VEHICLE, BUT HE WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY LOCATING A DEALER THAT WOULD MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. THE RECALLS PERTAINED TO THE SAFETY STRAPS ON THE WASTE AND FRESH WATER TANKS. HE WAS CONCERNED ABOUT HAVING TO DRIVE OVER 100 MILES TO HAVE THE REPAIRS PERFORMED WITH THE POTENTIAL OF THE TANKS FALLING OFF. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE MICROWAVE WAS INOPERABLE AND THERE WERE CRACKS IN THE DOOR FRAMES. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 3,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FLEETWOOD TIOGA RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE TWO RECALLS ON HIS VEHICLE, BUT HE WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY LOCATING A DEALER THAT WOULD MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. THE RECALLS PERTAINED TO THE SAFETY STRAPS ON THE WASTE AND FRESH WATER TANKS. HE WAS CONCERNED ABOUT HAVING TO DRIVE OVER 100 MILES TO HAVE THE REPAIRS PERFORMED WITH THE POTENTIAL OF THE TANKS FALLING OFF. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE MICROWAVE WAS INOPERABLE AND THERE WERE CRACKS IN THE DOOR FRAMES. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 3,000.
Safety Rating for the 2008 FLEETWOOD TIOGA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 FLEETWOOD TIOGA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 FLEETWOOD TIOGA
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 FLEETWOOD TIOGA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TS-91-JAG — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FLEETWOOD: THIS DOCUMENT PERTAIN TO PARTS, TOOLS, AND PROCESSES REQUIRED TO INSTALL ENGINE COMPARTMENT INSULATION AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELDS IN ORDER TO ALLEVIATE EXCESSIVE FLOOR HEAT RADIATING FROM THE ENGINE IN CLASS C FORD CHASSIS CAB. *PE
07221 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLEETWOOD HAS LEARNED THE UNDERBELLY OF SOME SLIDE-OUT ROOM FLOORS WILL CONTACT THE SLIDE-OUT MOTOR MOUNTING BRACKET WHILE EXTENDING OR RETRACTING, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE SHEET METAL UNDERBELLY. *NJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 FLEETWOOD TIOGA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD TIOGA
- 2003 FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 2 complaints
- 2004 FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 1 complaint
- 2005 FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 0 complaints
- 2006 FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 2 complaints
- 2007 FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 3 complaints
- 2008 FLEETWOOD TIOGA (current)
- 2009 FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 1 complaint
- 2010 FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 0 complaints
- 2011 FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 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 FLAIR — 84 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 77 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD FLEETWOOD — 76 total complaints