CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Fleetwood American Eagle has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (4 reports).
1998 Fleetwood American Eagle recalls
Most common 1998 Fleetwood American Eagle problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 4 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
I WAS LEAVING THE TA TRUCKSTOP IN NEW BRAUNFELS TEXAS ON SUNDAY FED 1 AT APP. @1:30 PM , I WAS TURNING RIGHT ON THE I 35 SERVICE ROAD AND MY UNIT WENT STRAIGHT INTO THE DITCH. I UNHOOKED MY TOW CAR AND BACKED INTO THE TRUCKSTOP . I GOT A MOBILE MECHANIC TO LOOK AT MY UNIT AND HE TOLD ME THE STEERING BRACKET WAS BROKEN IN TWO PIECES. *TR
I WAS INFORMED OF 2 SAFETY RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE, TUTHILL, AND SPARTAN CHASSIS WON'T MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS, CITING THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE, I WASN'T AWARE OF THE RECALLS UNTIL THIS YEAR, AND NOW AM WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE, AND CAN'T AFFORD TO HAVE THE REPAIRS DONE. *TR
I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN FLEETWOOD'S REPAIR OF DEFECT THAT LED TO TIRE FAILURS AND NINE DEATHS FROM CRASHES. CAN YOU PROVIDE ME WITH COMPLETE REPORTS OF INVESTIGATIONS AT THE SCENES AND YOUR ENGINEERING ANALYSIS AND CONTACT NUMBERS FOR FOLLOWUP OF THIS REPORT. *AK (DOT NUMBER: 99V277000 TIRESIZE: G25975R225)
RIGHT FRONT TIRE (GOODYEAR) BLEW UP ON I-44 IN NEW MEXICO. MOTORHOME (AMERICAN EAGLE) LOST CONTROL AND WNET OFF THE ROAD. BRAKES FAILED. TOWED VEHICLE ALSO SUSTAINED DAMAGE ($3000.00 WORTH). GOODYEAR REFUNDED MY $ 1000.00 INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE THROUGH MY INSURANCE COMPANY WITHOUT NOTIFYING ME OF ADMISSOION OF LIABILITY. THERE WERE REPORTEDLY OVER 30 SIMILAR INCIDENTS OF TIRE FAILURE OCCURRING IN THE SAME BRAND OF MOTORHOME WHICH RUN ON GOODYEAR TIRES, WITH MOTORHOME CHASIS SUPPLIED BY SPARTAN MOTORS. THERE WAS SOME DIFFICULTY FIGURING OUT THE CAUSE OF THESE TIRE FAILURES IN 1998 AND 1999. OWNERS WERE ADVICED TO INCREASE TIRE PRESSURES AND THE EXACT AIR PRESSURE REOMMENDED WERE DEBATED REGULAR
VEHICLE HAS SHORTS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. NLM
1998 Fleetwood American Eagle questions
Does the 1998 Fleetwood American Eagle have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1998 Fleetwood American Eagle: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Steering; Suspension:Front; Tires. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Fleetwood American Eagle?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (4), Steering (2), Fuel System, Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Fleetwood American Eagle has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.