The 1998 Fleetwood American Eagle has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 172,915 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT07V1200002007-03-19167,096 affected
Defect
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, 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.
Consequence
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
FLEETWOOD WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). 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…
STEERING06V1740002006-05-22184 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SPARTAN CHASSIS STEERING GEAR, THE STEERING GEAR SUPPORT BRACKET HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FAIL WHEN SUBJECT TO THE REPETITIVE FORCES OF STATIC STEERING CONDITIONS.
Consequence
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
SPARTAN CHASSIS IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06V156000) AND WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SUPPORT BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216 OR SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.
SUSPENSION00V2020012000-07-031,889 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH GRANNING AIR SUSPENSIONS. A FRACTURE CAN DEVELOP AT THE ATTACHMENT POINT OF THE CROSS MEMBER/BELL CRANK AND IDLER ARM HOUSING.
Consequence
THIS DEFECT MAY CAUSE ERRATIC OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL IF THE CROSS MEMBER SEPARATES FROM THE ASSEMBLY.
Remedy
TUTHILL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. REPAIR FACILITIES WILL INSPECT AND ADD GUSSETS TO REINFORCE THE CROSS MEMBER CONNECTION FOR THE BELL CRANK AND IDLER ARM. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE…
TIRES99V2770001999-10-153,746 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE SUBJECT MOTOR HOMES, WHEN BUILT WITH A DISPROPORTIONATE FRONT AXLE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION, FULLY EQUIPPED, LOADED WITH CARGO, AND OPERATED WITH IMPROPER TIRE PRESSURES, CAN EXPERIENCE AN OVERLOAD CONDITION ON A FRONT TIRE.
Consequence
OVERLOADING OF A TIRE CAN LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL EQUIP THE SUBJECT MOTOR HOMES WITH NEW LARGER CAPACITY FRONT TIRES, WILL ADJUST THE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION ON THE FRONT AXLE (IF NECESSARY), APPLY NEW CERTIFICATION LABELS, AND REINFORCE CONSUMER EDUCATION ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF TIRE MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING ROTATION, ALIGNMENT, AND TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE.
Complaints by component
TIRES
4
2crashes9deaths
STEERING
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EQUIPMENT
1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
1crashes
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
1
Total complaints12
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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”
“While driving with a trailer attached to the rear front tire blewout, causing a loss of control, almost resulting in a crash. This happened twice. Please provide further information. *ak”
“Windshield not properly sealed, causing windshield to pop out and shift to passenger's side caused damage to vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Consumer also having other problems with vehicle. Please provide any further details. *ak”
“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…”
“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…”
“Fuel expulsion from the tank fill hole prior to recall notice of vent, recall work performed however problems with gas expulsion continued.”
“Recall 99v277000, the overloading of the front tire caused wear and tear to the rear axle, and tire and cannot hold the weight of the motorhome which may cause a crash. *ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Fleetwood American Eagle as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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