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2007 Fleetwood American Eagle

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Nov 18, 2011
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jul 15, 2008
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Fleetwood American Eagle, most frequently naming the suspension, other / unspecified and fuel system categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Suspension545.5%
  • Other / unspecified436.4%
  • Fuel system19.1%
  • Tires & wheels19.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
08V320000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Jul 15, 2008
70,101 units potentially affected
The 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 TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATORS MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR 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.
The risk: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
The 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 THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
07V363000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Aug 15, 2007
1,672 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: 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.
The remedy: THE DVEC BUSSMANN BOX WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400.
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.Manufacturer number 07025View on NHTSA.gov
07V101000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Mar 14, 2007
160 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, THE SERVICE COMPARTMENT THAT CONTAINS THE INVERTER AND THE HOUSE BATTERIES IS INSUFFICIENTLY SEALED FROM SPARK PRODUCING DEVICES. IN THE EVENT OUT GASSING OCCURS FROM THE BATTERIES AND THE GASES ARE EXPOSED TO A SPARK OF MEASURABLE SIZE AND DURATION, IGNITION OF THE GASSES MAY OCCUR.
The risk: THIS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE OBJECTS WITHIN THE COMPARTMENT.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A COMPARTMENT SPACER AND BULB SEAL TO THE SERVICE COMPARTMENT THAT CONTAINS THE HOUSE BATTERIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.Manufacturer number 70219View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Fuel system
Filed Nov 18, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, A FUEL LINE FRACTURED AND FUEL BEGAN TO SPILL OUT ONTO THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMMON. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED APPROXIMATELY FOUR MONTHS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER AND WAS REPAIRED A SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A RESPONSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
10436309
Incident
Jul 1, 2011
Mileage
23,000 mi
Other / unspecifiedSuspensionTires & wheels
Filed Feb 24, 2010

2007 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE FRONT AXLE PROBLEM. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV HAD A FRONT AXLE DESIGN DEFICIENCY THAT DID NOT ALLOW THE MOTORHOME TO BE LOADED AND OPERATED SAFELY AS SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE CURRENT POUND LOAD RATED FRONT AXLE WAS NOT DESIGNED TO CARRY SUFFICIENT LOAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH A 16,000 POUND LOAD RATED AXLE AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $20,000. THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A TIRE BLOW OUT ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE OF THE MOTORHOME. GOODYEAR INSPECTED THE TIRE AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP DEFECTS IN THE TIRE. *JB

NHTSA ID
10314309
Incident
Feb 24, 2010
Mileage
5,165 mi
Other / unspecifiedSuspension
Filed Feb 24, 2010

2007 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE FRONT WEIGHT PROBLEM. *BF THE DESIGN AND CERTIFIED RATING OF THE FRONT AXLE WAS NOT SUFFICIENT FOR THE USUAL AND INTENDED USE OF THE MOTORHOME. THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD HIS MOTORHOME WEIGHED SEVERAL TIMES. WITH FULL FUEL, PROPANE, WATER EMPTY BLACK AND GRAY WATER TANKS, THE FRONT AXLE WAS OVERLOADED BY 580 POUNDS. *JB

NHTSA ID
10314303
Incident
Feb 24, 2010
Other / unspecifiedSuspension
Filed Feb 24, 2010

2007 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE FRONT WEIGHT PROBLEM. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV DOES NOT CARRY THE MANUFACTURER'S PRINTED AND CERTIFIED CCC AND WITH THE CURRENT DESIGNATED FRONT AXLE, WHEELS AND TIRES, PLUS BRAKING SYSTEM, THE RV IS A HAZARD ON THE ROAD. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED TO TRAVEL WITH 1/2 FUEL, MINIMUM WATER AND REDUCE THE WEIGHT AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE ON THE FRONT AXLE AND REMAIN UNDER THE 15,200 LBS RATED AXLE LIMIT. *JB

NHTSA ID
10314302
Incident
Feb 24, 2010
Other / unspecifiedSuspension
Filed Feb 24, 2010

2007 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE FRONT WEIGHT PROBLEM. *BF THE RV FAILED TO MEET CCC POSTED AND ADVERTISED SPECIFICATIONS WITH FULL FUEL, WATER, ONE PASSENGER AND 250 LBS OF CARGO. THE FRONT AXLE WAS OVERWEIGHT BY 200 PLUS POUNDS. *JB

NHTSA ID
10314298
Incident
Feb 24, 2010
Suspension
Filed Jul 10, 2008

1. AFTER TAKING DELIVERY OF MY RV MOTOR HOME I HAD IT WEIGHED AND THE FRONT AXEL WAS OVER THE GAVR ON THE FRONT AXEL AND COULD NOT POSSIBLE CARRY THE POSTED CCC. I HAD PLACED APPROXIMATELY 250 LBS OF CARGO IN THE BAYS AND UPON WEIGHING THE COACH I WAS OVERWEIGHT ON THE FRONT AXEL. MY EAGLE IS PLACARD TO BE ABLE TO CARRY 4931 LBS OF CARGO UP TO A MAXIMUM 44600 LBS GVWR WITH AN AXLE GVAR OF 14600 LBS. IF I HAD NOT BEEN DILIGENT IN WEIGHING MY RV A SERIOUS ACCIDENT COULD HAVE OCCURRED FROM POSSIBLE TIRE BLOWOUT OR BROKEN AXLE. 2. NO FAILURE OCCURRED DUE TO MY PREVENTIVE MEASURES. 3. REPLACEMENT OF THE 7390 LB RATED TIRES TO 315 80RX22.5 MICHELIN TIRES WHICH ARE RATED TO 9090 LBS AT 130 LBS. I ALSO REPLACED THE WHEELS RATED AT 7030 LBS WITH A MAXIMUM PRESSURE OF 120 LBS TO 10000 LB RATED WHEELS. I HAVE REQUESTED THAT FLEETWOOD AMERICAN COACH DIVISION UPGRADE THE AXLE GAWR TO 16600 LBS. SO FAR THEY HAVE NOT COMPLIED HOWEVER HAVE SAID THEY WILL PROVIDE A KIT AT MY COST TO UPGRADE THE GAVR TO 15,300 LBS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10233798
Incident
Jun 7, 2007
Mileage
2,200 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Fleetwood American Eagle by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2011220—
2010020—
2009220—
2008630—
2007Viewing640—
2006210—
2005241—
2004181—
2003041—
2002131—
2001240—
2000240—
1999160—
1998940—
1997220—
1996010—
1995310—
1994010—
1993110—
1992010—
1991010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.