2008 Fleetwood Arcadia Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 28, 2010 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Arcadia years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Fleetwood Arcadia. That is the most of any Arcadia model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 2,550 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2008 Fleetwood Arcadia problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Suspension2 · ~2,550 mi
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension267%2,550——
Tires133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 2 complaints
2008: 1200812010: 220102

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2008 Fleetwood Arcadia recalls (1)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Equipment:mechanical:winchOct 3, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V464000 · 2,129 vehicles

Problem: On certain recreational vehicles, the power lift roof system, which consists of a power lift motor and current limiter controller, generates excessive amounts of impact torque if the power lift is operated with the 30a power cord plugged into a 110v ac power source (with or without a battery).

Risk: This could cause failure in one of the shear pins resulting in damage to the trailer's lift system. This could allow the roof to free-fall from the raised position, possibly resulting in personal injury, vehicle and/or property damage.

Fix: Owners will be provided with two warning stickers that explains the proper function of the power lift accessory using a battery only. One sticker will be placed at the rear of the trailer next to the current limiter. The second sticker will be placed next to the 30a power cord outlet. In addition, fleetwood folding trailers will send a copy of the operation manual that emphasizes the battery-only operation of this trailer accessory. The recall began on february 8, 2008. Owners may contact fleetwood folding trailers at 1-814-443-7367.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl*the contact owns a middlebury trailer equipped with duro 6wvt tires, size 205/75/d15 (n/a). The contact stated that the tires were aracked on the sidewall. The tires were new with no mileage on them. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 0.

Tires · received Oct 28, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10362774

Tandem axle travel trailer, tire wear indicates axle mis-alignment. Took travel trailer to an alignment specialist and the axles were remounted in correct alignment. (please note that in order to complete this form i was required to select a manufacturers model that i don't have. The manufacturer…

Suspension · received May 29, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10332739

Just bought a brand new fleetwood trailer . First trip with it the axle locked up. Upon further review we found that lippert axle's on our travel trailer did not have any grease in the bearings. This is a very serious problem and could have lead to a crash. Both lippert components and fleetwood as…

Suspension · received Sep 8, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10241312

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YearComplaintsRecalls
200831
2007 Arcadia01
1995 Arcadia01

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Fleetwood Arcadia?

Owners most often report suspension, tires problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Fleetwood Arcadia?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2008 Fleetwood Arcadia a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Arcadia model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.