no report yet
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
2004 Fleetwood American EagleProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Fleetwood American Eagle, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 8 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 3, 2008. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Fleetwood American Eagle has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2004 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
Gear box: shaft sector
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…
no report yet
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
no report yet
Lpg systems: water heater
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.
Show 4 more recalls
no report yet
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
Risk. THIS LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID CAUSES THE POWER STEERING FEATURE TO NOT FUNCTION.
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS.
no report yet
Hydraulic power assist: pump
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH THE STARTER AND CAUSE IGNITION OF HYDRAULIC FLUID WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
no report yet
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
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
2004 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
'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2004 Fleetwood American Eagle, and the recalls they led to.
- INADVERTENT SLIDE-OUT EXTENSION MOVEMENTNo recall
In owners' words
What American Eagle owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE MOTOR HOME. THE WIRES IN THE CONTROL PANEL, USED FOR LIGHTING IN THE VEHICLE, BECOME TOO HOT THAT THEY MELT THE CONNECTORS AND OTHER SURROUNDING WIRES. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE WIRES…
Own a 2004 American Eagle?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.