2011 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
The 2011 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Diesel (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2011 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2011 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE, potentially affecting up to 628 vehicles.
Recall 11V383000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 220 vehicles affected
Defect: FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE, AMERICAN HERITAGE, REVOLUTION LE; MODEL YEAR 2010 AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN HERITAGE, REVOLUTION LE, AND MODEL YEAR 2011 AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN HERITAGE, AMERICAN TRADITION, DISCOVERY, PROVIDENCE, AND REVOLUTION LE, CLASS A MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 4, 2009, THROUGH JANUARY 5, 2011. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF...
Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: FLEETWOOD RV WILL MAIL THE CORRECT FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAGS TO DEALERS AND OWNERS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FOR THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING...
View full details →Recall 11V399000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 408 vehicles affected
Defect: FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN TRADITION, DISCOVERY, REVOLUTION LE, AND MODEL YEAR 2011 AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN HERITAGE, AMERICAN TRADITION, BOUNDER, BOUNDER CLASSIC, DISCOVERY, EXPEDITION, PROVIDENCE, REVOLUTION LE, AND SOUTHWIND CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH MURRAY OR SIEMENS BRAND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. THESE CIRCUIT BREAKERS HAVE A NON-CONFORMING "SPRING CLIP" PLUG-IN ASSEMBLY THAT BREAKS OR...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE, ARCING OR THERMAL DAMAGE AT THE CONNECTION POINT, AND POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO THE PANEL BOARD'S ELECTRICAL INSULATION. THIS COULD LEAD TO FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD OWNER RELATIONS AT 1-800-509-3418.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Diesel | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE # 1 FUEL LINE EITHER BROKE OF DETACHED RESULTING IN DIESEL FUEL ALL OVER ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND EXHAUST SYSTEM CAUSING BILLOWING SMOKE. *TR
THE # 1 FUEL LINE EITHER BROKE OF DETACHED RESULTING IN DIESEL FUEL ALL OVER ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND EXHAUST SYSTEM CAUSING BILLOWING SMOKE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THE ENGINE OR GENERATOR WERE IN OPERATION AN EXTREMELY STRONG DIESEL ODOR WOULD EMIT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SIX TIMES. THE TECHNICIAN WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A DIESEL FUEL LEAK, AND REPAIRED THE RV. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO PERSIST; HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO RESOLUTIONS. THE FUMES CONTRIBUTED TO MIGRAINE HEADACHES AND BREATHING DIFFICULTIES. THE CONTACT HAD POTENTIAL HEALTH CONCERNS DUE TO THE HAZARDOUS FUMES. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE SAME DAY THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5. UPDATED 5/9/11 *CN UPDATED 05/17/11*JB
Safety Rating for the 2011 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
- 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
- 2011 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE (current)
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