NHTSA vehicle safety data

2008 Fleetwood Tioga Recalls & Complaints

The 2008 Fleetwood Tioga has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Fleetwood dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Fleetwood Tioga. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2008 Fleetwood Tioga owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Fleetwood Tioga, describing incidents dated July 1, 2009.

Most-cited components

Equipment 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10278232 · Filed July 24, 2009
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…

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FRONT CLEARANCE LIGHTS WIRING ABRASION

NHTSA #08V503000 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA notice

Reported September 26, 2008 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Potentially affected: 979 vehicles

Fleetwood campaign 80912 · Owners notified February 2, 2009 · Vehicles built April 27, 2007 – September 5, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 80912.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

PLASTIC EVAPORATIVE EMISSION LINE ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #08V505000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Exhaust System — Emission Control · NHTSA notice

Reported September 26, 2008 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Potentially affected: 1,583 vehicles

Fleetwood campaign 80918 · Owners notified March 30, 2009 · Vehicles built March 14, 2007 – October 21, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, EXCESS VAPORS AND FUEL MAY BE SPRAYED FROM THE FUEL CAP POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

FLEETWOOD RECALLNO. 80918.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

PART 567/CERTIFICATION LABEL INCORRECT

NHTSA #08V292000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported July 1, 2008 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Potentially affected: 226 vehicles

Fleetwood campaign 80624 · Owners notified July 28, 2008 · Vehicles built May 19, 2008 – June 20, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

OVERLOADING MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON MOTOR HOME HANDLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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 INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-509-3418.

Notes

FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 80624.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY/FMVSS 209

NHTSA #08V234000 · Seat Belts · NHTSA notice

Reported May 22, 2008 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Potentially affected: 186 vehicles

Fleetwood campaign 80324 · Owners notified June 9, 2008 · Vehicles built May 22, 2007 – February 4, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

LACK OF ADEQUATE SEAT BELT PROTECTION INCREASES THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 80324.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

FRONT AXLE WEIGHT INCORRECT/PART 567

NHTSA #07V308000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice

Reported July 16, 2007 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Potentially affected: 56 vehicles

Fleetwood campaign 70629 · Owners notified July 9, 2007 · Vehicles built April 10, 2007 – May 22, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

OVERLOADING OR EXCEEDING THE FRONT GAWR MAY CREATE AXLE FATIGUE OR FAILURE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND/OR A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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 WILL BE REPAIRED BEFORE SELLING.

Notes

FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 70629.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

CLASS C SPARE WHEEL

NHTSA #07V294000 · Wheels · NHTSA notice

Reported July 10, 2007 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Potentially affected: 260 vehicles

Fleetwood campaign 70702 · Owners notified November 5, 2007 · Vehicles built March 30, 2007 – May 29, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE PREMATURE WHEEL FAILURE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL OR A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 70702.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2008 Fleetwood Tioga. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Fleetwood Tioga.

Structure; Equipment

ODI #10278232

Incident: July 1, 2009 · Filed: July 24, 2009

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.

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