1997 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
The 1997 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, TIRES. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1997 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1997 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE, potentially affecting up to 170,842 vehicles.
Recall 07V120000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 167,096 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
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 CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE...
View full details →Recall 99V277000 — TIRES
| 3,746 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: OVERLOADING OF A TIRE CAN LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE.
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 ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF TIRE MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING ROTATION,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WE PURCHASED A AMERICAN EAGLE 1997 MOTORHOME ON 08/22/97, WHICH AS 33,000 MILES ON IT. WE REPLACED THE TIRES AT 21,000 MILES AND WE HAVE EXPERIENCED 2 BLOW OUTS. THE LATESTED BLOW OUT CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. WE HAVE PICTURES OF THIS IF NEEDED.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1997 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
- 1992 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 0 complaints
- 1993 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 1 complaint
- 1994 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 0 complaints
- 1995 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 3 complaints
- 1996 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 0 complaints
- 1997 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE (current)
- 1998 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 12 complaints
- 1999 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 1 complaint
- 2000 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 2 complaints
- 2001 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 2 complaints
- 2002 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 1 complaint
Other FLEETWOOD Models
- FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 460 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 238 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 216 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY — 148 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PROWLER — 120 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 95 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD FLAIR — 84 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 77 total complaints