1998 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
4 recalls — 12 complaints — 1 TSBs
07V120000 Mar 19, 2007
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
FLEETWOOD WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICY... Read more
06V174000 May 22, 2006
STEERING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SPARTAN CHASSIS STEERING GEAR, THE STEERING GEAR SUPPORT BRACKET HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FAIL WHEN SUBJECT TO THE REPETITIVE FORCES OF STATIC STEERING CONDITIONS.
Consequence
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
SPARTAN CHASSIS IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06V156000) AND WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SUPPORT BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216 OR SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.
00V202001 Jul 3, 2000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH GRANNING AIR SUSPENSIONS. A FRACTURE CAN DEVELOP AT THE ATTACHMENT POINT OF THE CROSS MEMBER/BELL CRANK AND IDLER ARM HOUSING.
Consequence
THIS DEFECT MAY CAUSE ERRATIC OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL IF THE CROSS MEMBER SEPARATES FROM THE ASSEMBLY.
Remedy
TUTHILL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. REPAIR FACILITIES WILL INSPECT AND ADD GUSSETS TO REINFORCE THE CROSS MEMBER CONNECTION FOR THE BELL CRANK AND IDLER ARM. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RE... Read more
99V277000 Oct 15, 1999
TIRES
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE SUBJECT MOTOR HOMES, WHEN BUILT WITH A DISPROPORTIONATE FRONT AXLE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION, FULLY EQUIPPED, LOADED WITH CARGO, AND OPERATED WITH IMPROPER TIRE PRESSURES, CAN EXPERIENCE AN OVERLOAD CONDITION ON A FRONT TIRE.
Consequence
OVERLOADING OF A TIRE CAN LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL EQUIP THE SUBJECT MOTOR HOMES WITH NEW LARGER CAPACITY FRONT TIRES, WILL ADJUST THE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION ON THE FRONT AXLE (IF NECESSARY), APPLY NEW CERTIFICATION LABELS, AND REINFORCE CONSUMER EDUCATION ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF TIRE MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING ROTATION, ALIGNMENT, AND TIRE IN... Read more
Complaint Statistics
12 total complaints
3 crashes 9 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 4 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
STEERING
Feb 3, 2015
Incident date: Feb 1, 2015
I WAS LEAVING THE TA TRUCKSTOP IN NEW BRAUNFELS TEXAS ON SUNDAY FED 1 AT APP. @1:30 PM , I WAS TURNING RIGHT ON THE I 35 SERVICE ROAD AND MY UNIT WENT STRAIGHT INTO THE DITCH. I UNHOOKED MY TOW CAR AND BACKED INTO THE TRUCKSTOP . I GOT A MOBILE MECHANIC TO LOOK AT MY UNIT AND HE TOLD ME THE STEERING... Read more
STEERING
Aug 5, 2012
Incident date: Aug 5, 2012
I WAS INFORMED OF 2 SAFETY RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE, TUTHILL, AND SPARTAN CHASSIS WON'T MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS, CITING THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE, I WASN'T AWARE OF THE RECALLS UNTIL THIS YEAR, AND NOW AM WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE, AND CAN'T AFFORD TO HAVE THE REPAIRS DONE. *TR
TIRES
Dec 13, 2000
I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN FLEETWOOD'S REPAIR OF DEFECT THAT LED TO TIRE FAILURS AND NINE DEATHS FROM CRASHES. CAN YOU PROVIDE ME WITH COMPLETE REPORTS OF INVESTIGATIONS AT THE SCENES AND YOUR ENGINEERING ANALYSIS AND CONTACT NUMBERS FOR FOLLOWUP OF THIS REPORT. *AK (DOT NUMBER: 99V277000 TIRESIZE: ... Read more
Crash
9 deaths
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 19, 2000
Incident date: Oct 13, 1998
RIGHT FRONT TIRE (GOODYEAR) BLEW UP ON I-44 IN NEW MEXICO. MOTORHOME (AMERICAN EAGLE) LOST CONTROL AND WNET OFF THE ROAD. BRAKES FAILED. TOWED VEHICLE ALSO SUSTAINED DAMAGE ($3000.00 WORTH). GOODYEAR REFUNDED MY $ 1000.00 INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE THROUGH MY INSURANCE COMPANY WITHOUT NOTIFYING ME OF ADMI... Read more
Crash
TIRES
May 19, 2000
Incident date: Oct 13, 1998
RIGHT FRONT TIRE (GOODYEAR) BLEW UP ON I-44 IN NEW MEXICO. MOTORHOME (AMERICAN EAGLE) LOST CONTROL AND WNET OFF THE ROAD. BRAKES FAILED. TOWED VEHICLE ALSO SUSTAINED DAMAGE ($3000.00 WORTH). GOODYEAR REFUNDED MY $ 1000.00 INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE THROUGH MY INSURANCE COMPANY WITHOUT NOTIFYING ME OF ADMI... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 22, 2000
VEHICLE HAS SHORTS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Mar 22, 2000
AIR BRAKES FAILED. NLM
EQUIPMENT
Mar 22, 2000
HYDRALIC LEVELERS FAILED. NLM
TIRES
Mar 3, 2000
RECALL 99V277000, THE OVERLOADING OF THE FRONT TIRE CAUSED WEAR AND TEAR TO THE REAR AXLE, AND TIRE AND CANNOT HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE MOTORHOME WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. *AK
TIRES
Dec 7, 1999
Incident date: Jun 18, 1999
WHILE DRIVING WITH A TRAILER ATTACHED TO THE REAR FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT, CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL, ALMOST RESULTING IN A CRASH. THIS HAPPENED TWICE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
May 24, 1999
Incident date: Apr 14, 1999
WINDSHIELD NOT PROPERLY SEALED, CAUSING WINDSHIELD TO POP OUT AND SHIFT TO PASSENGER'S SIDE CAUSED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. CONSUMER ALSO HAVING OTHER PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Dec 11, 1998
FUEL EXPULSION FROM THE TANK FILL HOLE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE OF VENT, RECALL WORK PERFORMED HOWEVER PROBLEMS WITH GAS EXPULSION CONTINUED.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
04212008
Apr 21, 2008
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FLEETWOOD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CONSUMER MAINTENANCE ADVISORY, GENERATOR FUEL LINES. FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOME OWNERS. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *PE
FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE across all model years (1991–2011).
59
Total Recalls
59
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
12
Reported Deaths
FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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| 2011 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 12 | View |
| 2007 | 4 | 11 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2005 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 2004 | 8 | 1 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 1999 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 1998 (current) | 4 | 12 | |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 | View |