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2008 Fleetwood PulseProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2008 Fleetwood Pulse, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 2, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Fleetwood Pulse has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Exterior lighting
1Steering
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2008 Fleetwood Pulse recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Risk. OVERLOADING MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON MOTOR HOME HANDLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Structure
Risk. INSUFFICIENT STRUCTURAL MATERIAL STRENGTH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES AND VEHICLE AND/OR OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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Other: labels
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…
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Engine: diesel
Risk. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLES MAY LOSE POWER RATHER THAN ENTER A LIMP-HOME MODE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Fleetwood.
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other Pulse year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Pulse median. How we score
'08'09'10'18
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Pulse owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
Own a 2008 Pulse?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.