Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V505000 Reported September 26, 2008

Plastic evaporative emission line assembly

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 1,583 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V505000
Manufacturer Campaign
80918
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
1,583
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 26, 2008

Defect Summary

Fleetwood is recalling 1,583 my 2008-2009 jamboree, jamboree sport, jamboree gt, and tioga, tioga ranger, and tioga sl class c motor homes built on a ford e450 chassis. a section of hard plastic evaporative emission line near the evap system canister may be kinked and completely restricted. this may affect a pressure increase in the evap lines and fuel tank in high ambient temperatures, causing a release of excess vapors when the gas cap is removed.

Safety Consequence

Under certain conditions, excess vapors and fuel may be sprayed from the fuel cap possibly resulting in personal injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the kinked evaporative line. the recall is expected to begin during february 2009. owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 08V505000 or campaign 80918.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V505000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V505000?

NHTSA recall 08V505000 was issued by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. on September 26, 2008. It addresses: Plastic evaporative emission line assembly. The recall affects approximately 1,583 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V505000 or the manufacturer campaign number 80918. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.