- The problem
- REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2018 Fleetwood Pulse, and 2018-2019 Holiday Rambler Prodigy motorhomes equipped with diesel-fuel generators. The generator's exhaust pipe may be routed close to the polypropylene water waste tank.
- The risk
- If the exhaust pipe contacts the waste water tank, the tank may melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- REV will notify owners, and dealers will correct the generator exhaust pipe routing and repair the waste water tank as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 16, 2018. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 180817REV.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Fleetwood Pulse Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2018 Fleetwood Pulse have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 2018 for the recreational vehicle / trailer.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Pulse year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2018 Fleetwood Pulse recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2018 Fleetwood Axon and Pulse, Holiday Rambler Reno and Prodigy, Monaco Marquis and American Coach American Dream motorhomes, 2017-2018 Fleetwood Bounder, Discovery, Discovery LXE, Flair, Jamboree, Southwind, Pace Arrow, Pace Arrow LXE and Storm motorhomes, Holiday Rambler Admiral XE, Endeavor, Endeavor XE, Navigator XE, Navigator, Vacationer, Vacationer XE and Vesta and American Coach American Eagle motorhomes and 2017 Holiday Rambler Scepter, Monaco Diplomat, and American Coach American Revolution motorhomes. The mounting screws for the satellite dish may not have been fastened through the sheet steel reinforcement, possibly allowing the satellite dish to detach from the roof while driving.
- The risk
- If the satellite dish detaches from the roof while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- The fix
- REV will notify owners, and dealers will resecure the satellite dish to the roof with a metal reinforcement, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2018. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 180322REV. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-802. Any vehicle repaired under that campaigned is not included in this one as the remedy for both recalls is the same.
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Fleetwood Pulse: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 2 | B |
2018 Fleetwood Pulse vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Fleetwood Pulse | 0 | 2 | B | |
| 2018 Fleetwood Bounder | 4 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Fleetwood Pace Arrow | 3 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Fleetwood Discovery Lxe | 1 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Fleetwood Pace Arrow Lxe | 1 | 3 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2018 Fleetwood Pulse
Does the 2018 Fleetwood Pulse have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Fleetwood Pulse: recreational vehicle / trailer (August 2018); equipment (March 2018). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2018 Fleetwood Pulse had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2018 Fleetwood Pulse a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 67 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Fleetwood Pulse year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Fleetwood Pulse years have the most complaints?
2009 (1), 2010 (1). See every Fleetwood Pulse year compared.
What should I do if my 2018 Fleetwood Pulse has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data