2008 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
12
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
The 2008 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE has received a total of 12 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (5 complaints), Suspensionmultiple Axle (5 complaints), and Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2008 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE, potentially affecting up to 1,963 vehicles.
Recall 08V502000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 65 vehicles affected
Defect: FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 65 MY 2008-2009 AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE, AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN HERITAGE, AMERICAN TRADITION, AND REVOLUTION L.E. MOTOR HOMES. THESE MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE LABEL WAS PRINTED WITH THE REAR AND INTERMEDIATE TIRE PSI RATING REVERSED.
Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. A DEALER CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL FOR THE OWNER AT NO CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-509-3418.
View full details →Recall 08V292000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 226 vehicles affected
Defect: FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 226 MY 2008-2009 AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE, AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN HERITAGE, AMERICAN TRADITION, BOUNDER, BOUNDER DIESEL, DISCOVERY, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, FIESTA LX, PACE ARROW, PROVIDENCE, REVOLUTION LE, SOUTHWIND, CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, AND ICON, JAMBOREE, JAMBOREE GT, JAMBOREE SPORT, PULSE, TIOGA, AND TIOGA RANGER CLASS C MOTOR HOMES. THESE MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CODE...
Consequence: OVERLOADING MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON MOTOR HOME HANDLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: FLEETWOOD WILL MAIL A CORRECTED FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE AFFECTED MOTOR HOME OWNERS. OWNERS WHO DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE INSTALLING THIS LABEL CAN TAKE THEIR MOTOR HOME TO ANY FLEETWOOD DEALER AND THE DEALER WILL...
View full details →Recall 07V363000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 1,672 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
Remedy: THE DVEC BUSSMANN BOX WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionmultiple Axle | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WE TOOK DELIVERY OF A NEW AMERICAN EAGLE 42 ' 11. FOOT MOTOR HOME MODEL 42F ON MAY 21, 2008 THIS VEHICLE IS DESIGNED TO CARRY 14,600 LB. IF FULLY LOADED THIS WOULD CREATE A DANGEROUS SITUATION. IF YOU LOADED THIS MOTOR HOME TO FULL CAPACITY OF WATER, FUEL, PASSENGER (2) WEIGHTS THE FRONT AXLE WOULD EXCEED THE RATING ON THE FRONT AXLE. UPON REVIEWING OUR MOTORHOME FOR HE FIRST TIME ON MAY 21, 2008 (WE WERE NOT ALLOWED TO VIEW MOTORHOME UNTIL CONTRACTS WERE SIGNED) WE NOTICED THAT THE NEW MODELS 2009 AMERICAN EAGLE HAD BIGGER RIMS, TIRES AND AFTER FURTHER INQUIRY THE FRONT AXLE HAD BEEN CHANGED FROM 14600 LB TO 16600 WE CONTACTED FLEETWOOD AND ASKED WHY THESE CHANGES WERE MADE. WE WERE TOLD THAT THERE WAS A OVERWEIGHT PROBLEM IF WE CARRIED FULL CAPATICY ON FUEL, WATER AND THEY RECOMMENDED THAT WE CARRY LESS FUEL & WATERL, CARGO, PROPANE WHEN TRAVELING. WE WERE ALSO TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS UNDER INVESTIGATION AND THAT THE ISSUE WOULD BE CORRECTED. TO DATE AN OFFER HAS BEEN MADE BY SPARTAN CHASSIS THAT THEY WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEM IF WE DROVE 2500 MILES TO MICHIGAN ONE WAY, AND PAID $18995.00 TO HAVE THE RIMS, TIRES, AND AXLE UPGRADED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE 2009 MOTORHOMES. FLEETWOOD AND SPARTAN KNOW AND KNEW THAT THEY HAD A PROBLEM WHICH IS WHY THEY UPGRADED THE 2009 COACHES TO CORRECT THE FRONT AXLE WEIGHT PROBLEM. *TR
WE TOOK DELIVERY OF A NEW AMERICAN EAGLE 42 ' 11. FOOT MOTOR HOME MODEL 42F ON MAY 21, 2008 THIS VEHICLE IS DESIGNED TO CARRY 14,600 LB. IF FULLY LOADED THIS WOULD CREATE A DANGEROUS SITUATION. IF YOU LOADED THIS MOTOR HOME TO FULL CAPACITY OF WATER, FUEL, PASSENGER (2) WEIGHTS THE FRONT AXLE WOULD EXCEED THE RATING ON THE FRONT AXLE. UPON REVIEWING OUR MOTORHOME FOR HE FIRST TIME ON MAY 21, 2008 (WE WERE NOT ALLOWED TO VIEW MOTORHOME UNTIL CONTRACTS WERE SIGNED) WE NOTICED THAT THE NEW MODELS 2009 AMERICAN EAGLE HAD BIGGER RIMS, TIRES AND AFTER FURTHER INQUIRY THE FRONT AXLE HAD BEEN CHANGED FROM 14600 LB TO 16600 WE CONTACTED FLEETWOOD AND ASKED WHY THESE CHANGES WERE MADE. WE WERE TOLD THAT THERE WAS A OVERWEIGHT PROBLEM IF WE CARRIED FULL CAPATICY ON FUEL, WATER AND THEY RECOMMENDED THAT WE CARRY LESS FUEL & WATERL, CARGO, PROPANE WHEN TRAVELING. WE WERE ALSO TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS UNDER INVESTIGATION AND THAT THE ISSUE WOULD BE CORRECTED. TO DATE AN OFFER HAS BEEN MADE BY SPARTAN CHASSIS THAT THEY WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEM IF WE DROVE 2500 MILES TO MICHIGAN ONE WAY, AND PAID $18995.00 TO HAVE THE RIMS, TIRES, AND AXLE UPGRADED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE 2009 MOTORHOMES. FLEETWOOD AND SPARTAN KNOW AND KNEW THAT THEY HAD A PROBLEM WHICH IS WHY THEY UPGRADED THE 2009 COACHES TO CORRECT THE FRONT AXLE WEIGHT PROBLEM. *TR
2008 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE MOTORHOME WEIGHT PROBLEMS. *BF THE RV WILL NOT CARRY THE MANUFACTURER'S PRINTED AND CERTIFIED CCC. THE CONSUMER STATED HE REQUESTED THAT THE NHTSB SEND OUT NOTICES TO OWNERS OF 2007, 2008 AND SOME 2009 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN COACH 42 FT. MOTORHOMES WITH 16,600 FRONT AXLES. THE NOTICES SHOULD SAY THAT THE AFFECTED COACHES SHOULD CARRY MINIMAL WATER, CARGO AND 1/2 FUEL. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED FLEETWOOD WAS AWARE OF THE FRONT AXLE UNDERRATING PROBLEM SINCE EARLY 2007 AND HAD REQUESTED THAT THE FRONT END MANUFACTURER LOOK AT UPGRADING THE PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT AXLES TO A 15,200 AXLE.
2008 FLEETWOOD EAGLE CONSUMER CONCERN ABOUT FRONT AXLE DESIGN . *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT AXLE DESIGN RATING OF THE MOTORHOME IS 14,600 POUNDS. IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO LOAD THE MOTORHOME WITHOUT OVERLOADING THE FRONT AXLE WHICH IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE MOTORHOME HAS A 5,792 POUND DESIGN CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY, BUT WITH AN ESTIMATED CARGO OF 792 POUNDS, THE FRONT AXLE IS OVERLOADED BY 520 POUNDS.
2008 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE FRONT WEIGHT PROBLEM. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE KNEW THE FRONT AXLE GAWR WOULD BE GROSSLY EXCEEDED IF HE LOADED IT TO THE MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFIED CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT AXLE NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED BY ADDING FUEL, WATER AND PEOPLE WEIGHT TO REFLECT THE ACTUAL CONFIGURATION THE COACH IS DRIVEN. DATA SHOWED, THAT THE WEIGHT OF THE FRONT AXLE EXCEEDED THE GAWR BY ABOUT 1,265 POUNDS. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2008 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
- 2003 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 0 complaints
- 2004 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 1 complaint
- 2005 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 3 complaints
- 2006 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 2 complaints
- 2007 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 11 complaints
- 2008 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE (current)
- 2009 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 3 complaints
- 2010 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 0 complaints
- 2011 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — 3 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