NHTSA Recall 01V009000: Headlights (exterior lighting)

FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on January 9, 2001, covering an estimated 140 vehicles. It affects 2001 Fleetwood American Eagle.

140

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

2001

owners notified (January 26)

NHTSA campaign	01V009000
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS
Report received	January 9, 2001
Owner notification	January 26, 2001
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

This reduced lighting level will affect driver visibility.

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 free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-800-445-3307.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 01V009000

Make and model	Model years
Fleetwood American Eagle	2001

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.