Fleetwood Pulse

Model Pulse made by Fleetwood got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment and exterior lighting.

Model 2008

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
07V594000SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPORfrom 12/21/2007 to 01/22/2008V (Vehicle)610103/03/2008MFRFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.12/21/200712/21/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain utility vans, the crankshaft sensor in certain diesel engines could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. this results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor.
Consequence SummaryWhen this happens, the vehicles may lose power rather than enter a limp-home mode. in addition, the vehicle cannot be restarted after failure of the electrical connection in the sensor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the crankshaft sensors. the recall began on march 3, 2008. owners may contact sprinter at 1-800-992-1997.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
08V292000FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.from 05/19/2008 to 06/20/2008V (Vehicle)22607/28/2008MFRFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.07/01/200807/02/2008567
Defect SummaryFleetwood 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.
Consequence SummaryOverloading may have an adverse affect on motor home handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryFleetwood 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.
NotesFleetwood 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.
08V130000FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.from 10/26/2007 to 02/29/2008V (Vehicle)16606/04/2008MFRFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.03/20/200803/24/2008567
Defect SummaryFleetwood is recalling 166 my 2008-2009 pulse and icon class c motor homes. the federal certification tag and cargo carrying capacity tag were printed with an incorrect front gross axle weight rating (gawr) value of 4,080 pounds. the correct front gawr is 4,410 pounds.
Consequence SummaryThe purpose of this part is to specify the content and location of, and other requirements for, the certification label to be affixed to motor vehicles to address certification-related duties and liabilities, and to provide the consumer with information to assist him or her in determining which of the federal motor vehicle safety standards are applicable to the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryFleetwood will provide correct federal certification and cargo carrying capacity tags as well as installation instructions to the motor home owners. if an owner desires, they can have their dealer replace the tags for them. the recall began on june 4, 2008. owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
NotesFleetwood recall no. 80310.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
08V503000FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.from 09/28/2007 to 03/21/2008V (Vehicle)97902/02/2009MFRFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.09/26/200810/01/2008
Defect SummaryFleetwood 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.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the wiring and repair, if necessary. the recall began on february 2, 2009. owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
NotesFleetwood 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.
STRUCTURE
08V164000FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.from 09/28/2007 to 01/10/2008V (Vehicle)8005/28/2008MFRFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.04/10/200804/10/2008
Defect SummaryFleetwood is recalling 80 my 2008-2009 pulse and icon class c motor homes. the entry step attachment cradle/support may bend causing the step to become unsafe.
Consequence SummaryInsufficient structural material strength could increase the risk of personal injuries and vehicle and/or other property damage.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and reinforce the entry step attachment cradle/support free of charge. the recall began on may 28, 2008.
NotesFleetwood recall 80311.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.