2008 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE
6 recalls — 3 complaints — 6 TSBs
08V503000 Sep 26, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
08V505000 Sep 26, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
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 ... Read more
Consequence
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, EXCESS VAPORS AND FUEL MAY BE SPRAYED FROM THE FUEL CAP POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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.
08V292000 Jul 1, 2008
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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 S... Read more
Consequence
OVERLOADING MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON MOTOR HOME HANDLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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 ... Read more
08V234000 May 22, 2008
SEAT BELTS
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 DINE... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF ADEQUATE SEAT BELT PROTECTION INCREASES THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
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.
07V308000 Jul 16, 2007
SUSPENSION:REAR
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.
Consequence
OVERLOADING OR EXCEEDING THE FRONT GAWR MAY CREATE AXLE FATIGUE OR FAILURE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND/OR A CRASH.
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.
07V294000 Jul 10, 2007
WHEELS
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE PREMATURE WHEEL FAILURE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL OR A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
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.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Aug 12, 2008
Incident date: Aug 11, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE 29V. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, SHE FELT HEAT NEAR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. SHE COULD NOT CONTINUE TO DRIVE; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT FINISHED DRIVING TO THEIR DESTINATION. FLEETWOOD IS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE DOG HOUSE B... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 12, 2008
Incident date: Aug 11, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE 29V. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, SHE FELT HEAT NEAR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. SHE COULD NOT CONTINUE TO DRIVE; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT FINISHED DRIVING TO THEIR DESTINATION. FLEETWOOD IS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE DOG HOUSE B... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 18, 2007
Incident date: Jul 15, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHOWER DOOR EXPLODED WHEN IT WAS OPENED, CAUSING GLASS TO SHATTER EVERYWHERE. THE FLOOR WAS DAMAGED. THE CONTACT'S WRIST WAS CUT BY A PIECE OF GLASS. HE SPOKE WITH THE DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM TO CLEAN UP THE GLASS AND PUT ... Read more
1 injured
Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE
6 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 1 |
TSI-91-JAG
Nov 1, 2008
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
FLEETWOOD MOTORHOME: INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING FORD CLASS C ENGINE COMPARTMENT INSULATION. AFFECTED MODELS: ALL WITH FORD CHASSIS. *PE
TS-91-JAG
Nov 1, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FLEETWOOD: THIS DOCUMENT PERTAIN TO PARTS, TOOLS, AND PROCESSES REQUIRED TO INSTALL ENGINE COMPARTMENT INSULATION AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELDS IN ORDER TO ALLEVIATE EXCESSIVE FLOOR HEAT RADIATING FROM THE ENGINE IN CLASS C FORD CHASSIS
TS-91-JAG
Nov 1, 2008
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
FLEETWOOD: THIS DOCUMENT PERTAIN TO PARTS, TOOLS, AND PROCESSES REQUIRED TO INSTALL ENGINE COMPARTMENT INSULATION AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELDS IN ORDER TO ALLEVIATE EXCESSIVE FLOOR HEAT RADIATING FROM THE ENGINE IN CLASS C FORD CHASSIS
RB-70702
Jan 1, 2008
198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
FLEETWOOD RV: CLASS C MOTOR HOMES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A STEEL SPARE WHEEL THAT, WHEN M0UNTED ON AN AXLE, WILL WEAR AGAINST THE BRAKE CALIPER, DAMAGING CHASSIS COMPONENTS AND THE STEEL SPARE WHEEL. SPARE WHEELS WITH 8 HAND HOLES ARE NOT A
07221
Oct 1, 2007
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLEETWOOD HAS LEARNED THE UNDERBELLY OF SOME SLIDE-OUT ROOM FLOORS WILL CONTACT THE SLIDE-OUT MOTOR MOUNTING BRACKET WHILE EXTENDING OR RETRACTING, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE SHEET METAL UNDERBELLY. *NJ
0027
Aug 1, 2007
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
CLASS C MAIN BATTERY RELAY HARNESS INSTALLATION - BATTERY ELECTRICAL DRAW DUE TO CERTAIN CIRCUITS THAT HAVE BEEN WIRED ACTIVATED OR ON ALL THE TIME. *NJ
FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE across all model years (1975–2019).
54
Total Recalls
77
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2008 (current) | 6 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 5 | View |
| 2002 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 2000 | 3 | 5 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 17 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 10 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 10 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1982 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |