2008 PACIFIC COACHWORKS TANGO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 PACIFIC COACHWORKS TANGO
The 2008 PACIFIC COACHWORKS TANGO has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 PACIFIC COACHWORKS TANGO
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 PACIFIC COACHWORKS TANGO, potentially affecting up to 216 vehicles.
Recall 09V098000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 216 vehicles affected
Defect: PACIFIC COACHWORKS IS RECALLING 216 MY 2008 TANGO TRAVEL TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS DENOTING THE TIRE PRESSURE AND THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) IS INCORRECT. THE TIRE SPECIFIED PRESSURE READS 65 PSI...
Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW TIRE INFORMATION PLACARDS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PACIFIC COACHWORKS AT 951-686-7294.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 PACIFIC COACHWORKS TANGO
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 PACIFIC COACHWORKS TANGO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 PACIFIC COACHWORKS RAGEN (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BOLT AND THE BRAKE SPRING FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 PACIFIC COACH WORTH POWERLITE TRAILER (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKES BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS ON ALL FOUR WHEELS WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,800. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 PACIFIC COACHWORKS TANGO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 PACIFIC COACHWORKS TANGO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 PACIFIC COACHWORKS TANGO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 PACIFIC COACHWORKS TANGO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PACIFIC COACHWORKS TANGO
- 2007 PACIFIC COACHWORKS TANGO — 0 complaints
- 2008 PACIFIC COACHWORKS TANGO (current)
Other PACIFIC COACHWORKS Models
- PACIFIC COACHWORKS ECON 16RB — 3 total complaints
- PACIFIC COACHWORKS POWERLITE 3213 — 2 total complaints
- PACIFIC COACHWORKS SAND SPORT — 1 total complaint
- PACIFIC COACHWORKS RAGE'N — 0 total complaints