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2008 Pacific Coachworks TangoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2008 Pacific Coachworks Tango, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage70kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 11, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Pacific Coachworks Tango has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2008 Pacific Coachworks Tango 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.

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 09V-098 · Mar 25, 2009 · 216 vehicles

Risk. A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 Pacific Coachworks.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other Tango 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 Tango median. How we score

'07'08'15'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Tango owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 PACIFIC COACHWORKS RAGEN (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BOLT AND THE BRAKE SPRING FRACTURED. THE…
Complaint 10715793 · May 11, 2015 · 137,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 PACIFIC COACH WORTH POWERLITE TRAILER (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKES BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR…
Complaint 10520204 · Jun 17, 2013 · 2,800 miles

Own a 2008 Tango?

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