2008 Fleetwood Pulse Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 2008 Fleetwood Pulse has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Steering (1 report).

5Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2008 Fleetwood Pulse recalls

Exterior Lighting

Recall 08V503Sep 26, 2008979 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 08V292Jul 1, 2008226 vehicles affected

Structure

Recall 08V164Apr 10, 200880 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 08V130Mar 20, 2008166 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Recall 07V594Dec 21, 20076,101 vehicles affected

Most common 2008 Fleetwood Pulse problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Steering1
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1

What owners report

2025-09-02, Electrical System
When I went to change out the headlight bulb, I found the wiring to both headlights were cracked, sheathing missing, bare wires exposed. This poses a fire hazard to the vehicle and occupants.
2016-07-02, Steering
STOPPED AT GAS STATION TO REFUEL. PUT VEHICLE INTO PARK AND SHUT ENGINE OFF. AFTER REFUELING, STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED AND IGNITION KEY WOULDN'T TURN TO UNLOCK IT. COULDN'T RESTART VEHICLE. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS ABLE TO GET VEHICLE RESTARTED (COST $168). DROVE STRAIGHT TO MERCEDES DEALER. PROBLEM: FAULTY ELECTRONIC STEERING WHEEL LOCK (ESL). ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN HAD TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO FIX THE ESL. COST $2,187.40. ONLINE RESEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE AND MERCEDES BENZ HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL TO FIX IT.

2008 Fleetwood Pulse questions

Does the 2008 Fleetwood Pulse have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2008 Fleetwood Pulse: Exterior Lighting; Equipment:Other:Labels; Structure; Equipment:Other:Labels; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Fleetwood Pulse?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (1), Electrical System (1), Exterior Lighting (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Fleetwood Pulse has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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