2009 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE

2 recalls — 3 complaints — 1 TSBs

08V502000 Sep 26, 2008
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 65 MY 2008-2009 AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE, AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN HERITAGE, AMERICAN TRADITION, AND REVOLUTION L.E. MOTOR HOMES. THESE MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE LABEL WAS PRINTED WITH THE REAR AND INTERMEDIATE TIRE PSI RAT... Read more
Consequence
A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. A DEALER CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL FOR THE OWNER AT NO CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-509-3418.
65 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
08V292000 Jul 1, 2008
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 226 MY 2008-2009 AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE, AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN HERITAGE, AMERICAN TRADITION, BOUNDER, BOUNDER DIESEL, DISCOVERY, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, FIESTA LX, PACE ARROW, PROVIDENCE, REVOLUTION LE, SOUTHWIND, CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, AND ICON, JAMBOREE, JAMBOREE GT, JAMBOREE S... Read more
Consequence
OVERLOADING MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON MOTOR HOME HANDLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
FLEETWOOD WILL MAIL A CORRECTED FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE AFFECTED MOTOR HOME OWNERS. OWNERS WHO DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE INSTALLING THIS LABEL CAN TAKE THEIR MOTOR HOME TO ANY FLEETWOOD DEALER AND THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL ... Read more
226 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER1
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE1
ENGINE1
ENGINE Jul 22, 2016
Incident date: Jul 17, 2016
EXCESSIVE HEAT FELT IN FLOOR AREA AND IN THE BACK ROOM OF THE MOTORHOME. INSPECTION OF THE EXHAUST PIPE REVEALED THAT IT WAS COMPLETELY BROKEN OFF FROM THE ATTACH CLAMP AT THE MUFFLER, ALLOWING EXHAUST TO VENT DIRECTLY UNDER MOTORHOME FLOOR AND APPROXIMATELY 12 INCHES FROM FUEL AND HYDRAULIC FILTER... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Feb 24, 2010
Incident date: Feb 24, 2010
2007 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE FRONT AXLE PROBLEM. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE DESIGN AND CERTIFIED RATING OF THE FRONT AXLE WAS NOT SUFFICIENT TO ALLOW FOR THE USUAL AND INTENDED USE OF THE MOTORHOME. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY AN ENGINEER THAT THE AXLE SYSTEM WOULD BE UPGRADED ONCE A SOLU... Read more
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE Feb 24, 2010
Incident date: Feb 24, 2010
2007 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE FRONT AXLE PROBLEM. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE DESIGN AND CERTIFIED RATING OF THE FRONT AXLE WAS NOT SUFFICIENT TO ALLOW FOR THE USUAL AND INTENDED USE OF THE MOTORHOME. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY AN ENGINEER THAT THE AXLE SYSTEM WOULD BE UPGRADED ONCE A SOLU... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2009 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS1
08-252 Oct 1, 2008
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
FLEETWOOD RV: TO ADD ROOF REINFORCEMENT FOR THE GALLEY RADIO ANTENNA MOUNTING LOCATION ON CERTAIN 2009 PULSE AND ICON PRODUCTS. *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
2011 2 3 View
2010 2 0 View
2009 (current) 2 3
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 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

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