2008 Fleetwood Tioga Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 24, 2009 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Tioga years
Not enough data 6th of 16 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Fleetwood Tioga. That ranks 6th out of 16 Tioga model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,000 miles. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2008 Fleetwood Tioga problems

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

Equipment1 · ~3,000 mi
Structure1 · ~3,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment1100%3,000——
Structure1100%3,000——

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

2008 Fleetwood Tioga recalls (6)

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

Exterior lightingSep 26, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V503000 · 979 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: This could result in a fire.

Fix: 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.

Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission controlSep 26, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V505000 · 1,583 vehicles

Problem: 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 in high ambient temperatures, causing a release of excess vapors when the gas cap is removed.

Risk: Under certain conditions, excess vapors and fuel may be sprayed from the fuel cap possibly resulting in personal injury.

Fix: 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.

Equipment:other:labelsJul 1, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V292000 · 226 vehicles

Problem: 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 of federal regulations, part 567, 'certification.' the occupant and cargo carrying capacity were calculated incorrectly allowing additional load carrying capacity.

Risk: Overloading may have an adverse affect on motor home handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 install the label for them. The recall began on july 28, 2008. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.

Seat beltsMay 22, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V234000 · 186 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: Lack of adequate seat belt protection increases the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Suspension:rearJul 16, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V308000 · 56 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: Overloading or exceeding the front gawr may create axle fatigue or failure resulting in a loss of vehicle control and/or a crash.

Fix: 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 will be repaired before selling.

WheelsJul 10, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V294000 · 260 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: This could cause premature wheel failure resulting in a loss of vehicle control or a crash could occur.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and install the correct spare wheel. The recall began on november 5, 2007. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-322-8216.

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 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…

Structure · received Jul 24, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10278232

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report equipment, structure problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Fleetwood Tioga?

Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2008 Fleetwood Tioga a good year?

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