2000 Fleetwood American Eagle recalls and problems

The 2000 Fleetwood American Eagle has 4 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Fleetwood dealer.

Recalls
4
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Fleetwood American Eagle vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Fleetwood American Eagle recalls

Recall 09V-312: Equipment

Reported Jul 28, 2009 · 6,684 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD RV, INC.

Problem: Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2005 and 2006 motorhomes manufactured between july 24, 2004 and march 11, 2005, equipped with norcold model 1200lr, 1200lrim, and 1201lrim refrigerators with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. If a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased the heat source could generate very high temperatures. At such high temperatures, the cooling unit could rupture.

Risk: If a leak occurs and the unit is continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Fix: Fleetwood rv will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during september 2009. Owners may contact fleetwood rv at 1-800-509-3418 or norcold's recall center at 1-800-767-9101.

Recall 08V-240: Equipment

Reported Jun 3, 2008 · 1,263 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Problem: Fleetwood is recalling certain class a gas and diesel motor homes, class c motor homes, conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerators. A low cycle fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which generates the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.

Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.

Fix: Fleetwood is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall is expected to begin during june 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.

Recall 07V-120: Equipment

Reported Mar 19, 2007 · 167,096 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Problem: Certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, 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: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Fix: Fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06e076). 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 you 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 99V-277: Tires

Reported Oct 15, 1999 · 3,746 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.

Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes. The subject motor homes, when built with a disproportionate front axle weight distribution, fully equipped, loaded with cargo, and operated with improper tire pressures, can experience an overload condition on a front tire.

Risk: Overloading of a tire can lead to tire failure.

Fix: Dealers will equip the subject motor homes with new larger capacity front tires, will adjust the weight distribution on the front axle (If necessary), apply new certification labels, and reinforce consumer education about the importance of tire maintenance, including rotation, alignment, and tire inflation pressure.

2000 Fleetwood American Eagle problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Equipment1

Most reported parts

  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 1
  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 105,700 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 2000 Fleetwood American Eagle complaints

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

Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Feb 20, 2001
Engine was shutdown twice within the first 1500 miles by the computer engine protection shutdown feature, the specific malfunction which caused the shutdown was low engine oil pressure, error code, the chassis is made by spartan.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Fleetwood American Eagle have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2000 Fleetwood American Eagle: 09V-312 (equipment), 08V-240 (equipment), 07V-120 (equipment), 99V-277 (tires). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Fleetwood American Eagle?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (1 reports), followed by equipment (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 105,700 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.