2008 Fleetwood American Eagle recalls and problems

The 2008 Fleetwood American Eagle has 3 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Fleetwood dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
6
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2008 Fleetwood American Eagle vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Fleetwood American Eagle recalls

Recall 08V-502: Equipment

Reported Sep 26, 2008 · 65 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Problem: Fleetwood is recalling 65 my 2008-2009 american allegiance, american eagle, american heritage, american tradition, and revolution l.e. Motor homes. These motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the label was printed with the rear and intermediate tire PSI rating reversed.

Risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading or tire inflation which could result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Owners will be provided with corrected certification labels and installation instructions. A dealer can install this label for the owner at no charge. The recall began on october 9, 2008. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.

Recall 08V-292: Equipment

Reported Jul 1, 2008 · 226 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Problem: Fleetwood is recalling 226 my 2008-2009 american allegiance, american eagle, american heritage, american tradition, bounder, bounder diesel, discovery, excursion, expedition, fiesta lx, pace arrow, providence, revolution le, southwind, class a motor homes, and icon, jamboree, jamboree gt, jamboree sport, pulse, tioga, and tioga ranger class c motor homes. These motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of the code of federal regulations, part 567, 'certification.' the occupant and cargo carrying capacity were calculated incorrectly allowing additional load carrying capacity.

Risk: Overloading may have an adverse affect on motor home handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Fleetwood will mail a corrected federal certification label along with installation instructions to the affected motor home owners. Owners who do not feel comfortable installing this label can take their motor home to any fleetwood dealer and the dealer will install the label for them. The recall began on july 28, 2008. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.

Recall 07V-363: Electrical System

Reported Aug 15, 2007 · 1,672 vehicles affected · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.

Problem: 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.

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.

Fix: The dvec bussmann box will be replaced. The recall began on january 16, 2008. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.

2008 Fleetwood American Eagle problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Suspension5
Equipment5
Tires1
Structure1

Most reported parts

  • Suspension › Multiple Axle — 5
  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 5

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 50 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 Fleetwood American Eagle complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · at 50 miles · reported Apr 10, 2010
We took delivery of a new american eagle 42 ' 11. Foot motor home model 42f on may 21, 2008 this vehicle is designed to carry 14,600 lb. If fully loaded this would create a dangerous situation. If you loaded this motor home to full capacity of water, fuel, passenger (2) weights the front axle would exceed the rating on the front axle. Upon reviewing our motorhome for he first time on may 21, 2008 (We were not allowed to view motorhome until contracts were signed) we noticed that the new models 2009 american eagle had bigger rims, tires and after further inquiry the front axle had been changed…
Suspension · reported Feb 24, 2010
2008 fleetwood american eagle motorhome weight problems. The rv will not carry the manufacturer's printed and certified ccc. The consumer stated he requested that the nhtsb send out notices to owners of 2007, 2008 and some 2009 fleetwood american coach 42 FT. Motorhomes with 16,600 front axles. The notices should say that the affected coaches should carry minimal water, cargo and 1/2 fuel. The consumer was informed fleetwood was aware of the front axle underrating problem since early 2007 and had requested that the front end manufacturer look at upgrading the problem with the front axles to a…
Equipment · reported Feb 24, 2010
2008 fleetwood eagle consumer concern about front axle design . The consumer stated the front axle design rating of the motorhome is 14,600 pounds. It was not possible to load the motorhome without overloading the front axle which is a very dangerous situation. The motorhome has a 5,792 pound design cargo carrying capacity, but with an estimated cargo of 792 pounds, the front axle is overloaded by 520 pounds.
Equipment · reported Feb 24, 2010
2008 fleetwood american eagle front weight problem. The consumer stated he knew the front axle gawr would be grossly exceeded if he loaded it to the manufacturer's certified cargo carrying capacity. The consumer stated the front axle needed to be adjusted by adding fuel, water and people weight to reflect the actual configuration the coach is driven. Data showed, that the weight of the front axle exceeded the gawr by about 1,265 pounds.
Suspension · reported Feb 24, 2010
2008 fleetwood american eagle front axle problem. The consumer stated the design and certified rating of the front axle was not sufficient to allow for the usual and intended use of the motorhome. The consumer was informed a fix was being worked on for the front axle. The front axle has a design and certification load rating of 14,600 pounds. With the motorhome loaded as specified in the fleetwood owner's manual, the front axle is overloaded by 588 lbs. The load included full fuel, fresh water tanks, empty wasted water tanks, two people with a combined weight of 325 lbs and a empty cargo of…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Fleetwood American Eagle have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Fleetwood American Eagle: 08V-502 (equipment), 08V-292 (equipment), 07V-363 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Fleetwood American Eagle?

Owners report suspension problems most often (5 reports), followed by equipment (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 50 miles.

Are Fleetwood recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Fleetwood dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.