Fleetwood American Eagle 2005

Model American Eagle made in 2005 by Fleetwood got 2 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, diesel, suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system. The car had one investigation (equipment). There were some recalls concerningequipment, steering.

Model 2005

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
08V320000FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.from 04/01/2003 to 11/30/2006V (Vehicle)7010110/24/2008ODIFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.07/15/200807/15/2008
Defect SummaryFleetwood 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, terry, mallard, pioneer, pride and triumph conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerators manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator 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 SummaryIf this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryFleetwood 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 assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG WATER HEATER
05V216000FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.from 12/01/2002 to 04/01/2004V (Vehicle)186ODIFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.05/12/200505/12/2005
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThe surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryVehicle 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.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR
07V583000FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.from 06/05/2003 to 08/19/2004V (Vehicle)238ODIFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.12/14/200712/19/2007
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence SummaryThe 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.
Corrective SummaryFleetwood 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.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
05V166000FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.from 07/20/2003 to 02/07/2005V (Vehicle)72906/15/2005MFRFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.04/25/200504/25/2005
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThis 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesFleetwood recall no. 50415.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
025504/01/200510013565Electronic surge protection (esp) failure may cause a complete shutdown of the motor home 120 volt power and all indicator lighting on the esp panel. *tt04/21/2005

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
PE06005FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.01/20/200605/02/2006INADVERTENT SLIDE-OUT EXTENSION MOVEMENT
 This investigation was opened based on odi's receipt of a congressional letter on behalf of a constituent.the constituent reported incidents where the slide out room of his motor home would inadvertently move (extend) during highway use.odi was concerned that a fully extended slide out would degrade the vehicle's dynamic handling characteristics and/or possibly impact an object or another vehicle, resulting in a crash.odi contacted fleetwood and discovered that slide out rooms were installed in motor homes, travel trailers and folding trailers. as part of the investigation odi visited a rv show and the fleetwood paxinos plant to examine slide outs in various new make and model vehicles and gain an understanding of how the systems work.during the investigation odi learned that there are two methods used to extend slide out rooms.some manufacturers use hydraulic systems and others, such as fleetwood, use an electric motor. (continued on page 2)

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
01/26/200616000107/30/2004
 Dt*: the contact stated fuel leaks from the vehicle. when parked, there is an apparent dripping and makes a spot the size of a basketball on either side of the vehicle. also, the vehicle vibrates so excessively, there are stress cracks on the body. the vehicle has been to the dealership and factory, repairs have been made but no invoices or information was given. the problems still persist.
SUSPENSION
01/26/200616000107/30/2004
 Dt*: the contact stated fuel leaks from the vehicle. when parked, there is an apparent dripping and makes a spot the size of a basketball on either side of the vehicle. also, the vehicle vibrates so excessively, there are stress cracks on the body. the vehicle has been to the dealership and factory, repairs have been made but no invoices or information was given. the problems still persist.

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
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