2011 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE
The 2011 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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 Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2011 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE, 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 HERITAGE
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND UNIT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING UNIT WAS REPLACED FIVE TIMES, BUT DID NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO MADE AWARE OF A FAILURE WHERE OIL WOULD FILL UP IN THE BASEMENT OF THE RV. THE RV WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE DETAILS OF THE DIAGNOSIS COULD NOT BE PROVIDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED AN ALTERNATIVE RV, WHICH WAS A 2012 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE; HOWEVER, THE NEW VEHICLE HAD THE SAME FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 0. UPDATED 01/23/2017*CT UPDATED 7/5/18*JB
Safety Rating for the 2011 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE
- 2006 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE — 7 complaints
- 2007 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE — 0 complaints
- 2008 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE — 0 complaints
- 2009 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE — 0 complaints
- 2010 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE — 0 complaints
- 2011 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE (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