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1991-2011 · 21 model years

Fleetwood American Eagle Problems by year

Owners have filed 42 complaints about the Fleetwood American Eagle across 21 model years, and it has 24 recalls. The 1998 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (9), while 1993 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires, followed by the suspension.

Most complaints for its age19989 complaints · 4 recallsSee the 1998
Complaints
42
Recalls
24
Crashes
2
Fires
4
Injuries
1
Deaths
12

American Eagle complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20112201Fuel systemC
20100200-B
20092200Engine & coolingC
20086300Equipment & accessoriesD
20076400SuspensionD
20062101Visibility & wipersF
20052400Fuel systemD
20041801Electrical systemF
20030400-C
20021300BrakesC
20012400BrakesD
20002401Engine & coolingD
19991600Wheels & tiresD
19989420Wheels & tiresF
19972200Wheels & tiresC
19960100-A
19953100Wheels & tiresB
19940100-A
19931100Wheels & tiresA
19920100-A
19910100-A

Most common American Eagle problems

Fleetwood American Eagle recalls 24

Equipment: recreational vehicle / trailer

08V32000070,101 vehicles affected

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...

Equipment: recreational vehicle / trailer

07V120000167,096 vehicles affected

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...

Latest American Eagle complaints

1995 Fleetwood American EagleWheels & tires

The contact owns a 1995 Fleetwood American Eagle RV equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: G159, Tire Size: 265/75/R22.5, DOT Number: (NA). The contact stated while driving 65 MPH with the cruise control activated in the State if Iowa, the rear passenger's side outer side tire had a blowout. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and called roadside assistance to replace the tire. The tire was replaced. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH on cruise control in the State of Nebraska, the rear...

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passenger's side inner tire had a blowout and was also shredded, causing a fracture to the wheel well. The contact continued driving 10 MPH to a nearby tire shop, where the passenger's side inner tire was replaced. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH on cruise control in the state of Missouri, the front passenger's side tire experienced a blowout. The contact parked near a highway patrol station. The contact called roadside assistance to replace the front passenger's side tire. The tire was replaced. The contact stated he replaced all other tires later on after the trip. The contact stated that on December 12, 2021, while driving 65 MPH on cruise control in the State of Georgia, the rear passenger's side outer tire had a blowout. The contact was able to drive to a nearby tire shop and had the tire replaced. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 11477823
2005 Fleetwood American EagleOther & unknown

Thetrimark remote lock/alarm system are faulty and have caused my wife and me to be locked in/locked out of our coach on numerous occasions, leading to extremely serious safety issues. We have replaced various componants, including a whole new entry door latch system from trimark, which has the exact same problem. The coach was stationary in all of these instances.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11141606
2006 Fleetwood American EagleWheels & tiresFire1 injury3 deaths

Tread separation of a goodyear g670 rv tire (size 295/80/r22.5 Manufactured at buffalo plant in 2005) which was installed on right front of an american coach, american eagle rv which led to a fire and death of 3 occupants of motor home.

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 11065902
2009 Fleetwood American EagleEngine & cooling

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 filters and lines. Heat was detected while motorhome was being driven on highway at highway speeds. The photos show where the pipe broke and spewed very hot black exhaust from the turbocharger over the pipe still attached to the muffler. Photos also show relationship of hot exhaust to fuel and hydraulic oil filters and supply lines.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10887861
1998 Fleetwood American EagleSteering

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 bracket was broken in two pieces. *Tr

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10680875
2011 Fleetwood American EagleFuel systemEngine & coolingFire

The # 1 fuel line either broke of detached resulting in diesel fuel all over engine compartment and exhaust system causing billowing smoke. *Tr

Filed Incident Fuel system, diesel · EngineNHTSA 10607607

Questions about the Fleetwood American Eagle

Which Fleetwood American Eagle years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1998 (9), 2007 (6), 2008 (6). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1998 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Fleetwood American Eagle years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1991, 1992, 1994 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other American Eagle years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Fleetwood American Eagle problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (14), suspension (12), equipment & accessories (11) most often.

How many recalls does the Fleetwood American Eagle have?

NHTSA lists 24 recalls across all Fleetwood American Eagle model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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