1999 Fleetwood American EagleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1999 Fleetwood American Eagle, most often about the tires. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 3, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Fleetwood American Eagle has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

1999 Fleetwood American Eagle recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-240 · Jun 3, 2008 · 1,263 vehicles

Risk. EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-120 · Mar 19, 2007 · 167,096 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Suspension: front

Recall 00V-202 · Jul 3, 2000 · 1,889 vehicles

Risk. THIS DEFECT MAY CAUSE ERRATIC OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL IF THE CROSS MEMBER SEPARATES FROM THE ASSEMBLY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 2 more recalls
–no report yet

Springs: air suspension system

Recall 99V-161 · Jul 2, 1999 · 388 vehicles

Risk. THIS BEARING PRELOAD IN COMBINATION WITH IMPROPER LUBRICATING OIL LEVELS CAN CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE OUTER BEARING, AFFECTING THE STEERING ON THE MOTOR…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Fleetwood.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other American Eagle year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the American Eagle median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What American Eagle owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TWO FRONT TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH HEAVIER TIRE BECAUSE OF RECALL (99V-277), OVERLOADING OF A TIRE CAN LEAD TIRES TO FAIL. YH
Complaint 550010 · Dec 15, 1999

Own a 1999 American Eagle?

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