Loss of speed when accelerating. Egr valve plugs with carbon. Oil overheats and causes melting of parts. Came on gradually.
The worst 2008 Pleasure Way Ascent problems
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Recalls 1
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack
- What is wrong
- Pleasure-way is recalling 127 my 2007-2008 ascent and plateau class b motor homes equipped with a rear hitch mount tire carrier. These motor homes fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' the tire carrier impedes the tail light visibility.
- Risk
- Poor rear tail light visibility could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the hitch mount spare tire carrier and all related hardware. The recall began on september 2, 2008. Owners may contact pleasure-way at 1‑800‑364‑0189.
Recall number 08V421000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Pleasure Way Ascent 12
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Technical service bulletin pertaining to the procedure to replace the power sofa cable.
- Technical service bulletin pertaining to the procedure to replace the worm gear for the power sofa.
- Technical service bulletin pertaining to the procedure to relocate a solar panel to allow the Sirius radio...
- Technical service bulletin pertaining to recommendations to lessen road wandering.
- Dealer service communication pertaining to the replacement of an undersized fuse for the solar panels.
- Technical service bulletin pertaining to the procedure to change the instance setting on the Go Power!...
- Technical service bulletin pertaining to the procedures to address a squeak at the kitchen galley.
- Technical service bulletin pertaining to the procedure to adjust a Carefree awning.
- Technical service bulletin pertaining to the instructions to replace the Spyder DCM module.
- Technical service bulletin pertaining to the procedure to reset the DCM3 module.
What 2008 Pleasure Way Ascent owners say
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Is the 2008 Pleasure Way Ascent reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Pleasure Way Ascent, fewer than a typical Ascent model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Pleasure Way Ascent?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2008 Pleasure Way Ascent have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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