Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Fleetwood Pulse
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Fleetwood Pulse has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08V620000 PROPANE HOSE CONNECTIONS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V503000 FRONT CLEARANCE LIGHTS WIRING ABRASION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V352000 CRACKED DRIVE SHAFT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V292000 PART 567/CERTIFICATION LABEL INCORRECT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V164000 ENTRY STEP ATTACHMENT CRADLE/SUPPORT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V130000 PART 567/CERTIFICATION/GAWR INCORRECT ON LABEL NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Fleetwood PULSE has limited owner complaint data with only one complaint filed, but it has six recall campaigns which highlight potential reliability concerns. Despite the recalls, the absence of extensive complaint data makes it challenging to draw a definite conclusion on reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Propane hose | Unknown | $100–$250 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and servicing
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Cooling system flushes
- Propane system checks
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Abrasion on wiring
- Cracks on driveline
- Bending entry step
- Incorrect weight label
- Propane leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Fleetwood Pulse at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.