2008 TOMBERLIN E-40 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 TOMBERLIN E-40
The 2008 TOMBERLIN E-40 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System12v24v48v Battery (1 complaint), Tires (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 TOMBERLIN E-40
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 TOMBERLIN E-40. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2008 TOMBERLIN E-40
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 TOMBERLIN E-40. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOMBERLIN E-40. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 21 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE DESPITE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE THROTTLE BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 11/1/12 *CN UPDATED 11/1/2012 *JS THE MECHANIC NOTED THE ACCELERATOR BOX WAS FILLED WITH WATER. THE SCREWS HOLDING THE BOX WERE RUSTED THROUGH AND THE BOX WITH THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL PANEL WAS NOT A WATER TIGHT BOX. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATED THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE TOMBERLIN WAS NOT AT ALL WATER-PROOF. RUSTED CONNECTORS AND THE BRAKE CABLE WAS RUSTING AS WELL. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED HE HAD PROBLEMS WITH TIRE WEAR AND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BATTERY. UPDATED 02/20/13
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOMBERLIN E-40. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 21 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE DESPITE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE THROTTLE BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 11/1/12 *CN UPDATED 11/1/2012 *JS THE MECHANIC NOTED THE ACCELERATOR BOX WAS FILLED WITH WATER. THE SCREWS HOLDING THE BOX WERE RUSTED THROUGH AND THE BOX WITH THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL PANEL WAS NOT A WATER TIGHT BOX. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATED THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE TOMBERLIN WAS NOT AT ALL WATER-PROOF. RUSTED CONNECTORS AND THE BRAKE CABLE WAS RUSTING AS WELL. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED HE HAD PROBLEMS WITH TIRE WEAR AND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BATTERY. UPDATED 02/20/13
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOMBERLIN E-40. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 21 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE DESPITE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE THROTTLE BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 11/1/12 *CN UPDATED 11/1/2012 *JS THE MECHANIC NOTED THE ACCELERATOR BOX WAS FILLED WITH WATER. THE SCREWS HOLDING THE BOX WERE RUSTED THROUGH AND THE BOX WITH THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL PANEL WAS NOT A WATER TIGHT BOX. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATED THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE TOMBERLIN WAS NOT AT ALL WATER-PROOF. RUSTED CONNECTORS AND THE BRAKE CABLE WAS RUSTING AS WELL. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED HE HAD PROBLEMS WITH TIRE WEAR AND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BATTERY. UPDATED 02/20/13
Safety Rating for the 2008 TOMBERLIN E-40
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 TOMBERLIN E-40 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 TOMBERLIN E-40
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 TOMBERLIN E-40
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOMBERLIN E-40
- 2008 TOMBERLIN E-40 (current)
Other TOMBERLIN Models
- TOMBERLIN E-4 — 1 total complaint
- TOMBERLIN E2 LE — 1 total complaint
- TOMBERLIN AVL — 0 total complaints