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NHTSA 08V130📅 Mar 24, 2008

2008–2009 Fleetwood Icon & 2008–2009 Fleetwood Pulse recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Fleetwood 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.

💥 The risk

The 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.

🔧 The fix

Fleetwood 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V130000
Manufacturer recall #
80310
Manufacturer
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Vehicles affected
166
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Owner phone
1-800-509-3418
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 4, 2008
Built
Oct 26, 2007 – Feb 29, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Fleetwood recall no. 80310.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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V130 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V130?

2008–2009 Fleetwood Icon & 2008–2009 Fleetwood Pulse. 166 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Fleetwood dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-509-3418.