Owners have filed 11 complaints
about the 2007 Fleetwood American Eagle with NHTSA between 2008 and 2011.
The largest single group is the suspension.
Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 3 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 47
Against the median year of the Fleetwood American Eagle. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 0
0% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 100
100% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2007 compares with every other Fleetwood American Eagle
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2007 Fleetwood American Eagle
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Suspension
545.5%
Median failure at 3,682 miles
Equipment & Accessories
436.4%
Median failure at 5,165 miles
Tires
19.1%
Median failure at 5,165 miles
Fuel & Propulsion
19.1%
Median failure at 23,000 miles
Recalls on the 2007 Fleetwood American Eagle
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 201318240 units in Canada
Steering
On certain motorhomes, the bracket which secures the power steering gear to the chassis may develop cracks. This could allow the steering gear to partially detach from the chassis, which could result in a loss of steering control and a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Since Fleetwood Enterprises Inc (the manufacturer of these vehicles) is no longer in business, Spartan Motor Chassis, Inc. is supplying vehicle owners with this courtesy notice. Owners are advised to contact Spartan at 800-393-8861, to locate an authorized repair facility. The remedy consists of inspecting and, as necessary, replacing the steering gear mounting bracket, or installing a support bracket.
Recall 20084157 units in Canada
Electrical
Certain motorhomes equipped with a Bussmann Dual Vehicle Electrical Center (DVEC) may experience an electrical power loss at major chassis operating systems (Engine, Transmission, Starting, Cooling). This could cause the vehicle to shut down and/or prevent powering up. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the DVEC assembly.
Recall 200824611,692 units in Canada
Other
On certain motorhomes, conventional travel trailers and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a Dometic Corporation refrigerator, a fatigue crack can develop in the boiler tube. This could allow the release of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source is present, which could result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will install a secondary burner housing.
Recall 20070546 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain motorhomes, the service compartment that contains the inverter and 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, ignition of the gasses may occur. This has the potential to ignite combustible objects within the compartment, resulting in a vehicle fire. Correction: Dealers will install a compartment spacer and bulb seal.
Recall 20070402 units in Canada
Brakes
On certain motorhomes, the ABS module may not have been permanently mounted during vehicle assembly. The module may still be temporarily secured to the wiring and hoses along the inside of the chassis rail. Should the module become detached from the vehicle, the ABS feature of the braking system may be lost. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, permanently mount the ABS module to the chassis rail.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 23,000 milesCedar Rapids, IA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 complaint #10436309 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,165 milesWayzata, MN
TIRES
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.
NHTSA complaint #10314309 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Helena, AL
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
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.
NHTSA complaint #10314298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LOS Angeles, CA
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
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.
NHTSA complaint #10314302 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Berthoud, CO
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
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.
NHTSA complaint #10314303 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,165 milesWayzata, MN
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
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.
NHTSA complaint #10314309 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Helena, AL
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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.
NHTSA complaint #10314298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LOS Angeles, CA
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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.
NHTSA complaint #10314302 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Berthoud, CO
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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.
NHTSA complaint #10314303 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,165 milesWayzata, MN
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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.
NHTSA complaint #10314309 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 2,200 milesHelena, AL
SUSPENSION:FRONT
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.
NHTSA complaint #10233798 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.