2005 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
The 2005 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Diesel (1 complaint), Suspension (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2005 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE, potentially affecting up to 71,254 vehicles.
Recall 08V320000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 70,101 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
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. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE...
View full details →Recall 05V166000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| 729 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 05V216000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
| 186 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE.
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.
View full details →Recall 07V583000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
| 238 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THE 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Diesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THETRIMARK REMOTE LOCK/ALARM SYSTEM ARE FAULTY AND HAVE CAUSED MY WIFE AND ME TO BE LOCKED IN/LOCKED OUT OF OUR COACH ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, LEADING TO EXTREMELY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES. WE HAVE REPLACED VARIOUS COMPONANTS, INCLUDING A WHOLE NEW ENTRY DOOR LATCH SYSTEM FROM TRIMARK, WHICH HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THE COACH WAS STATIONARY IN ALL OF THESE INSTANCES.
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2005 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2005 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0255 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRONIC SURGE PROTECTION (ESP) FAILURE MAY CAUSE A COMPLETE SHUTDOWN OF THE MOTOR HOME 120 VOLT POWER AND ALL INDICATOR LIGHTING ON THE ESP PANEL. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
- 2000 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 2 complaints
- 2001 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 2 complaints
- 2002 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 1 complaint
- 2003 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 0 complaints
- 2004 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 1 complaint
- 2005 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE (current)
- 2006 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 2 complaints
- 2007 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 11 complaints
- 2008 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 12 complaints
- 2009 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 3 complaints
- 2010 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 0 complaints
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