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Other: labels
Risk. A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2008 Fleetwood American EagleProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2008 Fleetwood American Eagle, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 10, 2010. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Fleetwood American Eagle has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Equipment
5Suspension
1Structure
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2008 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.
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Other: labels
Risk. OVERLOADING MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON MOTOR HOME HANDLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. EACH VEHICLE COULD POTENTIALLY EXPERIENCE A UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCE WHERE ONE OR A COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS COULD OCCUR: LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO…
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
2008 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
In owners' words
What American Eagle owners report
Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2008 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE AXLE PROBLEM. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOTORHOME WAS DESIGNED TO CARRY 14,600LBS. BUT, WITH IT FULLY LOADED COULD CREATE A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. IF THE MOTORHOME WAS LOADED AS IT SHOULD BE, THE FRONT AXLE WOULD EXCEED THE RATING ON THE FRONT AXLE. THE CONSUMER…
2008 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE FRONT AXLE PROBLEM. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE DESIGN AND CERTIFIED RATING OF THE FRONT AXLE WAS NOT SUFFICIENT TO ALLOW FOR THE USUAL AND INTENDED USE OF THE MOTORHOME. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED A FIX WAS BEING WORKED ON FOR THE FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HAS A…
2008 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE FRONT WEIGHT PROBLEM. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE KNEW THE FRONT AXLE GAWR WOULD BE GROSSLY EXCEEDED IF HE LOADED IT TO THE MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFIED CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT AXLE NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED BY ADDING FUEL, WATER AND PEOPLE WEIGHT…
Own a 2008 American Eagle?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.