Model year record

2006 Fleetwood American Eagle recalls & problems

The 2006 Fleetwood American Eagle has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths1 · 3reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentJul 15, 2008

Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V32000070,101 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
Risk: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Visibility	1	0	0	0	—
Tires	1	0	1	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

TiresFire1 injury
TREAD SEPARATION OF A GOODYEAR G670 RV TIRE (SIZE 295/80/R22.5 MANUFACTURED AT BUFFALO PLANT IN 2005) WHICH WAS INSTALLED ON RIGHT FRONT OF AN AMERICAN COACH, AMERICAN EAGLE RV WHICH LED TO A FIRE AND DEATH OF 3 OCCUPANTS OF MOTOR HOME.
May 21, 2012
Visibility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 AMERICAN EAGLE MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE WINDOWS ON THE VEHICLE FOG UP WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AND THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE TO OCCUR. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THE WINDOW IN THE MOTOR HOME WAS MADE BY SEGI. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN, BUT THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17,000. *TR
May 11, 2010

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.