Fleetwood American Eagle Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 24 safety recalls and 42 owner complaints across 21 model years of the Fleetwood American Eagle (1991–2011). The most-complained-about year is 1998.

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What Fleetwood American Eagle owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA. The 1998 model year has the most, with 9.

• Tires13
• Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer11
• Suspension: multiple axle10
• Fuel system, diesel3
• Steering2
• Service brakes, air2
• Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2
• Engine2

All Fleetwood American Eagle recalls (24)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Fleetwood American Eagle, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

   NHTSA 11V399000 Reported August 3, 2011 408 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD RV, INC.

   Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2010 american eagle, american tradition, discovery, revolution le, and model year 2011 american eagle, american heritage, american tradition, bounder, bounder classic, discovery, expedition, providence, revolution le, and southwind class a motor homes equipped with murray or siemens brand…

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the circuit breakers if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on august 25, 2011. Owners may contact fleetwood owner relations at 1-800-509-3418.

   Model years: 2010, 2011

2. Labels (equipment)

   NHTSA 11V383000 Reported July 22, 2011 220 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD RV, INC.

   Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2009 american allegiance, american heritage, revolution le; model year 2010 american eagle, american heritage, revolution le, and model year 2011 american eagle, american heritage, american tradition, discovery, providence, and revolution le, class a motor homes manufactured from september 4,…

   Remedy: Fleetwood rv will mail the correct federal certification tags to dealers and owners along with installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them free of charge. The…

   Model years: 2010, 2011

3. Equipment

   NHTSA 09V312000 Reported July 28, 2009 6,684 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD RV, INC.

   Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2005 and 2006 motorhomes manufactured between july 24, 2004 and march 11, 2005, equipped with norcold model 1200lr, 1200lrim, and 1201lrim refrigerators with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the…

   Remedy: Fleetwood rv will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during september 2009. Owners may contact fleetwood rv at 1-800-509-3418 or…

   Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

4. Labels (equipment)

   NHTSA 08V502000 Reported September 26, 2008 65 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

   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 rating reversed.

   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…

   Model years: 2008, 2009

5. Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

   NHTSA 08V320000 Reported July 15, 2008 70,101 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

   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 motor homes; and prowler, wilderness,…

   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.…

   Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

6. Labels (equipment)

   NHTSA 08V292000 Reported July 1, 2008 226 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

   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 sport, pulse, tioga, and tioga ranger…

   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…

   Model years: 2008, 2009

7. Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

   NHTSA 08V240000 Reported June 3, 2008 1,263 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

   Fleetwood is recalling certain class a gas and diesel motor homes, class c motor homes, conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerators. A low cycle fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which generates the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.

   Remedy: Fleetwood is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall is expected to begin during june 2008.…

   Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001

8. Shaft sector (steering)

   NHTSA 07V583000 Reported December 14, 2007 238 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

   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 in a loss of steering.

   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.

   Model years: 2004, 2005

9. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

   NHTSA 07V363000 Reported August 15, 2007 1,672 vehicles potentially affected SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.

   On certain motor home chassis, there may be a loose connection between the bus bar and a grid pad due to the pins being slightly smaller diameters after assembly. Electrical power may be lost to components of the major chassis operating systems (engine, transmission, starting, cooling) causing the vehicle to shut down and/or not be…

   Remedy: The dvec bussmann box will be replaced. The recall began on january 16, 2008. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.

   Model years: 2007, 2008

10. Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

    NHTSA 07V120000 Reported March 19, 2007 167,096 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

    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.

    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…

    Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

11. 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

    NHTSA 07V101000 Reported March 14, 2007 160 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

    On certain class a motor homes, the service compartment that contains the inverter and the house batteries is insufficiently sealed from spark producing devices. In the event out gassing occurs from the batteries and the gases are exposed to a spark of measurable size and duration, ignition of the gasses may occur.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install a compartment spacer and bulb seal to the service compartment that contains the house batteries free of charge. The recall began on march 30, 2007. Owners may contact fleetwood at…

    Model years: 2007

12. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

    NHTSA 07V059000 Reported February 16, 2007 133 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

    On certain american eagle and american tradition class a motor homes, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module may not have been permanently mounted. The module could detach from the vehicle.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and permanently mount the ABS module to the inside of the chassis rail. The recall began on march 30, 2007. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.

    Model years: 2007

13. Steering

    NHTSA 06V174000 Reported May 22, 2006 184 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

    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.

    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.

    Model years: 1998, 1999

14. Water heater (equipment)

    NHTSA 05V216000 Reported May 12, 2005 186 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

    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.

    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.

    Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005

15. Hydraulic power assist system (steering)

    NHTSA 05V166000 Reported April 25, 2005 729 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

    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.

    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.

    Model years: 2004, 2005

16. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 04V196000 Reported April 22, 2004 7 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

    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.

    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…

    Model years: 2004

17. Pump (steering)

    NHTSA 04V034000 Reported January 28, 2004 110 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

    On certain motorhomes built on spartan chassis, the angle of the hoses from the hydraulic pump could contact the positive stud on the starter.

    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…

    Model years: 2004

18. Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

    NHTSA 03V304000 Reported August 20, 2003 1,273 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

    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 and the vehicle ignition is turned off.

    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.

    Model years: 2004

19. Check valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 02V018006 Reported May 31, 2002 100 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.

    On certain motorhomes equipped with arvinmeritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (ABS) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.

    Remedy: Dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. 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…

    Model years: 2002

20. Headlights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 01V009000 Reported January 9, 2001 140 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.

    Vehicle description: certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the wiring to the headlamp assemblies is incorrect causing a low brightness of the headlamps.

    Remedy: Dealers will rewire the connectors that plug into the headlamps. Owner notification began january 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…

    Model years: 2001

21. Suspension: front

    NHTSA 00V202001 Reported July 3, 2000 1,889 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.

    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.

    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…

    Model years: 1998, 1999

22. Tires

    NHTSA 99V277000 Reported October 15, 1999 3,746 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.

    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.

    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…

    Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

23. Air suspension system (suspension)

    NHTSA 99V161002 Reported July 2, 1999 388 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.

    Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with air suspensions. The front wheel spindle bearing may have excessive preload due to improper end play settings.

    Remedy: Tuthill is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Tuthill will inspect the deflector ring and reseating, adjust the wheel bearings, add lubrication, and replace the hubcap.

    Model years: 1999

24. Switch (service brakes)

    NHTSA 95V137000 Reported July 26, 1995 1,175 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.

    A low air pressure warning light located in the driver's instrument cluster fails to activate if the front brake air reservoir system falls below 60 PSI. This does not comply with FMVSS no.121, "air brake systems."

    Remedy: Dealers will install a wiring harness which correctly connects the front brake reservoir system low pressure switch to the low air pressure warning light located in the driver's instrument cluster.

    Model years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

Other Fleetwood models

• Bounder321 complaints
• Southwind170 complaints
• Pace Arrow155 complaints
• Discovery128 complaints
• Prowler104 complaints
• Jamboree65 complaints
• Flair63 complaints
• Fleetwood62 complaints

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.