2008 Fleetwood Tradition Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2008 Fleetwood Tradition has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Suspension (3 reports).

0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2008 Fleetwood Tradition recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2008 Fleetwood Tradition.

Most common 2008 Fleetwood Tradition problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Suspension3
Equipment3

What owners report

2010-02-24, Suspension
2008 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN TRADITION FRONT AXLE PROBLEM. *BF THE MOTORHOME WILL NOT CARRY THE MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFIED CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY AND PRESENTS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE DESIGN AND RATING OF THE FRONT AXLE WAS NOT SUFFICIENT TO ALLOW FOR THE USUAL AND INTENDED USE OF THE MOTORHOME. AFTER LEARNING OF THE PROBLEM THE CONSUMER HAD THE MOTORHOME WEIGHED. THE FRONT AXLE HAS A DESIGN AND CERTIFICATION LOAD RATING OF 14,600 POUNDS. WITH THE MOTORHOME LOADED AS SPECIFIED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL, THE FRONT AXLE IS OVERLOADED BY 960 POUNDS. *JB
2010-02-24, Suspension
2008 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN TRADITION FRONT AXLE PROBLEM. *BF THE CONSUMER LEARNED THAT HIS RV WAS OVER THE SPECIFIED MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF 14,600 LBS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV WAS 640 LBS OVERWEIGHT. THIS WAS WITH FULL FUEL, 1/2 WATER AND EMPTY HOLDING TANKS. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THERE WAS NO DEFINITIVE FIX TO THE PROBLEM. THEY ADVISED TO CARRY 1/2 FUEL AND 1/2 WATER AND TO HAVE 120 PSI IN THE FRONT TIRES. *JB
2010-02-24, Suspension
2008 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN TRADITION FRONT WEIGHT PROBLEM. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOTORHOME WAS OVERWEIGHT ON THE FRONT AXLE BY 700LBS. TO MEET THE ACTUAL FRONT WEIGHT OF 15,300LBS, THE TIRE PRESSURE WOULD NEED TO BE 125LBS. BUT THE RIM HAS A MAXIMUM COLD PRESSURE RATING OF 120LBS. *JB

2008 Fleetwood Tradition questions

Does the 2008 Fleetwood Tradition have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 Fleetwood Tradition at this time.

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

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (3), Equipment (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Fleetwood Tradition 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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