Fleetwood American Eagle 2007
Model American Eagle made in 2007 by Fleetwood got 14 consumer complains as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment and fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.
Model 2007
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V101000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 05/23/2006 to 12/15/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 160 | 03/30/2007 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 03/14/2007 | 03/14/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This has the potential to ignite combustible objects within the compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 800-509-3418. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Fleetwood recall no. 70219.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V363000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 09/01/2006 to 08/08/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 1672 | 01/16/2008 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 08/15/2007 | 08/16/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 capable of powering up. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Each vehicle could potentially experience a unique circumstance where one or a combination of the following conditions could occur: loss of electrical power to the engine, transmission, starting and engine cooling systems, operation of the right chassis stop/turn signal and right trailer stop/turn signal, the anti-lock brake system, auxiliary brake system, the heater elements in the air dryer, and the heater element in the water-in-fuel separator. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dvec bussmann box will be replaced. the recall began on january 16, 2008. owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Spartan recall no. 07025.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. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V320000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 04/01/2003 to 11/30/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 70101 | 10/24/2008 | ODI | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 07/15/2008 | 07/15/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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, 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 Summary | If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V059000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 05/25/2006 to 01/17/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 133 | 03/30/2007 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 02/16/2007 | 02/20/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The anti-lock feature for the brake system could be lost. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Fleetwood recall no. 70131.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||
| 02/24/2010 | 5165 | 1 | 04/09/2007 |
| 2007 fleetwood american eagle front axle problem. *bf the consumer stated the rv had a front axle design deficiency that did not allow the motorhome to be loaded and operated safely as specified in the owner's manual. the current pound load rated front axle was not designed to carry sufficient load and needed to be replaced with a 16,000 pound load rated axle at an estimated cost of $20,000. the consumer experienced a tire blow out on the right front tire of the motorhome. goodyear inspected the tire and determined that there were no material or workmanship defects in the tire. *jb | |||
| 02/24/2010 | 1 | 05/01/2007 | |
| 2007 fleetwood american eagle front weight problem. *bf the design and certified rating of the front axle was not sufficient for the usual and intended use of the motorhome. the consumer stated he had his motorhome weighed several times. with full fuel, propane, water empty black and gray water tanks, the front axle was overloaded by 580 pounds. *jb | |||
| 02/24/2010 | 1 | 11/03/2006 | |
| 2007 fleetwood american eagle front weight problem. *bf the consumer stated the rv does not carry the manufacturer's printed and certified ccc and with the current designated front axle, wheels and tires, plus braking system, the rv is a hazard on the road. the consumer was informed to travel with 1/2 fuel, minimum water and reduce the weight as much as possible on the front axle and remain under the 15,200 lbs rated axle limit. *jb | |||
| 02/24/2010 | 1 | 04/17/2007 | |
| 2007 fleetwood american eagle front weight problem. *bf the rv failed to meet ccc posted and advertised specifications with full fuel, water, one passenger and 250 lbs of cargo. the front axle was overweight by 200 plus pounds. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 23000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 fleetwood american eagle rv. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, a fuel line fractured and fuel began to spill out onto the roadway. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was common. the vehicle was repaired. the failure recurred approximately four months later. the vehicle was towed back to the authorized dealer and was repaired a second time. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. the failure mileage was 23,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 23000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 fleetwood american eagle. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, a few line broke and fuel began to spill out onto the roadway. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that this was a common failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure recurred approximately four months later. the vehicle was towed back to the authorized dealer and was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. the failure mileage was 23,000. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 06/07/2007 | 2200 | 1 | |
| 1. after taking delivery of my rv motor home i had it weighed and the front axel was over the gavr on the front axel and could not possible carry the posted ccc. i had placed approximately 250 lbs of cargo in the bays and upon weighing the coach i was overweight on the front axel. my eagle is placard to be able to carry 4931 lbs of cargo up to a maximum 44600 lbs gvwr with an axle gvar of 14600 lbs. if i had not been diligent in weighing my rv a serious accident could have occurred from possible tire blowout or broken axle. 2. no failure occurred due to my preventive measures. 3. replacement of the 7390 lb rated tires to 315 80rx22.5 michelin tires which are rated to 9090 lbs at 130 lbs. i also replaced the wheels rated at 7030 lbs with a maximum pressure of 120 lbs to 10000 lb rated wheels. i have requested that fleetwood american coach division upgrade the axle gawr to 16600 lbs. so far they have not complied however have said they will provide a kit at my cost to upgrade the gavr to 15,300 lbs. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | |||
| 02/24/2010 | 5165 | 1 | 04/09/2007 |
| 2007 fleetwood american eagle front axle problem. *bf the consumer stated the rv had a front axle design deficiency that did not allow the motorhome to be loaded and operated safely as specified in the owner's manual. the current pound load rated front axle was not designed to carry sufficient load and needed to be replaced with a 16,000 pound load rated axle at an estimated cost of $20,000. the consumer experienced a tire blow out on the right front tire of the motorhome. goodyear inspected the tire and determined that there were no material or workmanship defects in the tire. *jb | |||
| 02/24/2010 | 1 | 05/01/2007 | |
| 2007 fleetwood american eagle front weight problem. *bf the design and certified rating of the front axle was not sufficient for the usual and intended use of the motorhome. the consumer stated he had his motorhome weighed several times. with full fuel, propane, water empty black and gray water tanks, the front axle was overloaded by 580 pounds. *jb | |||
| 02/24/2010 | 1 | 11/03/2006 | |
| 2007 fleetwood american eagle front weight problem. *bf the consumer stated the rv does not carry the manufacturer's printed and certified ccc and with the current designated front axle, wheels and tires, plus braking system, the rv is a hazard on the road. the consumer was informed to travel with 1/2 fuel, minimum water and reduce the weight as much as possible on the front axle and remain under the 15,200 lbs rated axle limit. *jb | |||
| 02/24/2010 | 1 | 04/17/2007 | |
| 2007 fleetwood american eagle front weight problem. *bf the rv failed to meet ccc posted and advertised specifications with full fuel, water, one passenger and 250 lbs of cargo. the front axle was overweight by 200 plus pounds. *jb | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 02/24/2010 | 5165 | 1 | 04/09/2007 |
| 2007 fleetwood american eagle front axle problem. *bf the consumer stated the rv had a front axle design deficiency that did not allow the motorhome to be loaded and operated safely as specified in the owner's manual. the current pound load rated front axle was not designed to carry sufficient load and needed to be replaced with a 16,000 pound load rated axle at an estimated cost of $20,000. the consumer experienced a tire blow out on the right front tire of the motorhome. goodyear inspected the tire and determined that there were no material or workmanship defects in the tire. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO | LONGMONT | K&G RV | ||
| FL | SEFFNER | 33584 | LAZY DAYS | 813-246-4333 |