2005 Fleetwood American Eagle recalls and problems
The 2005 Fleetwood American Eagle has 4 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Fleetwood dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2005 Fleetwood American Eagle vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2005 Fleetwood American Eagle recalls
Recall 08V-320: Equipment
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 07V-583: Steering
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 05V-216: Equipment
Problem: 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.
Risk: The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
Fix: 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.
Recall 05V-166: Steering
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
2005 Fleetwood American Eagle problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 78,000 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 2005 Fleetwood American Eagle complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Fleetwood American Eagle have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2005 Fleetwood American Eagle: 08V-320 (equipment), 07V-583 (steering), 05V-216 (equipment), 05V-166 (steering). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Fleetwood American Eagle?
Owners report fuel system, diesel problems most often (1 reports), followed by suspension (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 78,000 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.