2004 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
8 recalls — 1 complaints — 1 TSBs
08V320000 Jul 15, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 70,101 MY 2003-2007 SOUTHWIND, PACE ARROW, BOUNDER, FLAIR, STORM, FIESTA, TERRA GAS CLASS A MOTOR HOMES; BOUNDER, DISCOVERY, PROVIDENCE, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, REVOLUTION, AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN HERITAGE, AMERICAN TRADITION DIESEL CLASS A MOTOR HOMES; JAMBOREE TIOGA CLASS C... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
FLEETWOOD IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). 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. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIS... Read more
07V583000 Dec 14, 2007
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ZF MODEL 8018 STEERING GEARS, THESE GEARS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT RECIRCULATING BALL SPACER. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE RECIRCULATING BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATING BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING... Read more
Consequence
THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS, OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION WITH METALLIC CRACKING NOISES PRIOR TO A LOSS OF STEERING. LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
FLEETWOOD IS WORKING WITH FREIGHTLINER AND ZF TO REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07V343 AND 07E049). OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216 OR FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
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
05V216000 May 12, 2005
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
Consequence
THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
VEHICLE SYSTEMS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VEHICLE SYSTEMS AT 1-800-685-4298 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
05V166000 Apr 25, 2005
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, A PNEUMATIC LINE CAN BECOME PINCHED BETWEEN THE HYDRAULIC FILTER AND A COMPARTMENT DOOR STRUT. THE CHAFFING CAUSED BY OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE COMPARTMENT DOOR CAN CAUSE THE FILTER TO RUPTURE AND RESULT IN A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK.
Consequence
THIS LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID CAUSES THE POWER STEERING FEATURE TO NOT FUNCTION. THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, PERSONAL INJURY OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED LINES AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-435-7345.
04V196000 Apr 22, 2004
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE TIRE PRESSURES WRITTEN ON THE CERTIFICATION TAG WAS INCORRECT. THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURES SHOULD BE 120 PSI FOR THE FRONT TIRES AND 95 PSI FOR THE REAR TIRES.
Consequence
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS.
Remedy
FLEETWOOD CONTACTED EACH CUSTOMER BY TELEPHONE AND MAILED THE CORRECTED FEDERAL TIRE TAG. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
04V034000 Jan 28, 2004
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES BUILT ON SPARTAN CHASSIS, THE ANGLE OF THE HOSES FROM THE HYDRAULIC PUMP COULD CONTACT THE POSITIVE STUD ON THE STARTER.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH THE STARTER AND CAUSE IGNITION OF HYDRAULIC FLUID WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
SPARTAN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REPLACE ON VEHICLES WITH CUMMINS ISL ENGINES AND 39MT DELCO STARTERS AT LEAST ONE OF THE 45 DEGREE FITTINGS WITH A 90 DEGREE FITTING AND ALSO REPLACE THE HOSE ASSEMBLY. ON ISL AND ISC ENGINES WITH 42MT DELCO ST... Read more
03V304000 Aug 20, 2003
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE ELECTRIC POWER FOR THE ENTRY DOORSTEP "LAST OUT" FEATURE HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED AND THE ENTRY DOORSTEP WILL NOT OPERATE IN "LAST OUT" MODE. THE "LAST OUT" IS A SAFETY FEATURE THAT CAUSES THE ENTRY DOORSTEP TO EXTEND ONE LAST TIME IF THE ENTRY DOORSTEP POWER SWITCH IS OFF ... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND PROVIDE POWER SO THE ENTRY DOORSTEP "LAST OUT" FEATURE IS ACTIVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 10, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Dec 3, 2008
Incident date: Nov 24, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE MOTOR HOME. THE WIRES IN THE CONTROL PANEL, USED FOR LIGHTING IN THE VEHICLE, BECOME TOO HOT THAT THEY MELT THE CONNECTORS AND OTHER SURROUNDING WIRES. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE WIRES ... Read more
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins — 2004 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 |
|---|---|
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
0244
Jun 1, 2004
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
THE ATWOOD COMFORT CONTROL SYSTEM CAN BECOME UNRESPONSIVE BY DEVELOPING A LOCKUP CONDITION WHILE OPERATING ANY MODE. *TT
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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (current) | 8 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 1999 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 1998 | 4 | 12 | View |
| 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 |