NHTSA vehicle safety data
2005 Fleetwood American Eagle Recalls & Complaints
The 2005 Fleetwood American Eagle has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Fleetwood dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Fleetwood American Eagle. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2005 Fleetwood American Eagle owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Fleetwood American Eagle, describing incidents dated January 26, 2006 to April 18, 2018.
Most-cited components
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11141606 · Filed
THETRIMARK REMOTE LOCK/ALARM SYSTEM ARE FAULTY AND HAVE CAUSED MY WIFE AND ME TO BE LOCKED IN/LOCKED OUT OF OUR COACH ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, LEADING TO EXTREMELY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES. WE HAVE REPLACED VARIOUS COMPONANTS, INCLUDING A WHOLE NEW ENTRY DOOR LATCH SYSTEM FROM TRIMARK, WHICH HAS THE…
ODI #10148734 · Filed
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED FUEL LEAKS FROM THE VEHICLE. WHEN PARKED, THERE IS AN APPARENT DRIPPING AND MAKES A SPOT THE SIZE OF A BASKETBALL ON EITHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE VIBRATES SO EXCESSIVELY, THERE ARE STRESS CRACKS ON THE BODY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND FACTORY…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2005 Fleetwood American Eagle in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigationsREFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC
NHTSA #08V320000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported July 15, 2008 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Potentially affected: 70,101 vehicles
Owners notified October 24, 2008 · Vehicles built April 1, 2003 – November 30, 2006 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
STEERING GEAR SPACER/FREIGHTLINER/ZF
NHTSA #07V583000 · Steering — Gear Box — Shaft Sector · NHTSA notice
Reported December 14, 2007 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Potentially affected: 238 vehicles
Vehicles built June 5, 2003 – August 19, 2004 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ZF MODEL 8018 STEERING GEARS, THESE GEARS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT RECIRCULATING BALL SPACER. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE RECIRCULATING BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATING BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
Safety consequence
THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS, OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION WITH METALLIC CRACKING NOISES PRIOR TO A LOSS OF STEERING. LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
FLEETWOOD IS WORKING WITH FREIGHTLINER AND ZF TO REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07V343 AND 07E049). OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216 OR FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
BURNER TUBES /VEHICLE SYSTEMS/WEBASTO
NHTSA #05V216000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Water Heater · NHTSA notice
Reported May 12, 2005 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Potentially affected: 186 vehicles
Vehicles built December 1, 2002 – April 1, 2004 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
Safety consequence
THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
VEHICLE SYSTEMS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VEHICLE SYSTEMS AT 1-800-685-4298 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
PNEUMATIC LINE PINCHED/FLUID LEAK
NHTSA #05V166000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist System · NHTSA notice
Reported April 25, 2005 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Potentially affected: 729 vehicles
Fleetwood campaign 50415 · Owners notified June 15, 2005 · Vehicles built July 20, 2003 – February 7, 2005 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, A PNEUMATIC LINE CAN BECOME PINCHED BETWEEN THE HYDRAULIC FILTER AND A COMPARTMENT DOOR STRUT. THE CHAFFING CAUSED BY OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE COMPARTMENT DOOR CAN CAUSE THE FILTER TO RUPTURE AND RESULT IN A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK.
Safety consequence
THIS LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID CAUSES THE POWER STEERING FEATURE TO NOT FUNCTION. THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, PERSONAL INJURY OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED LINES AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-435-7345.
Notes
FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 50415.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Other Fleetwood American Eagle model years
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