
GoWieder's CURRENT PROBLEMS
1996 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE, 39AF
UNRESOLVED PROBLEMS as of February 13, 1998
Generator Malfunctions (shreds belt)** 6 Repair attempts
Storage Compartments Leak ** 6 Repair attempts
Air Pressure Loss ** 3 Repair attempts
Chassis Squeaks ** 3 Repair attempts
Inside Bedroom Wall Deformed
Cracks in Rear Cap (gel coat)
Cracks Returned to Sidewall (gel coat)
Rear End Howl ** 3 Repair attempts
Oil Spray Discharge (See Cummins Bulletin #3666104 June 1994 Air Compressor Familarization holset E-type - 8 pages)
ALSO:
Tile and Grouting need Repair
Stains returned to Awning ** 3 Repair attempts
Rear pinstriping on Rear Cap peeling off
Gauges hold Moisture (Fuel/Volt/Trans/Oil)
Front and Rear A/C drip water (Leak) excessive ceiling stains
Speakers Crackle/Pop (mostly in cool weather)
VCR does not play Clear
Additional Problems as of JUNE 2, 1998
Both A/C Units leak excessively ** 2 or 3 Repair attempts
Leak Inside Overhead Cabinets in Dinette (from Large Awning)
Oven Door Bracket Broken
Cabinet Door Bracket to VCR compartment Broken
Handle at Gray Tank Broken
Large Awning does not roll up properly ** 2 or 3 Repair attempts
ADDITIONAL PROBLEM AS OF JUNE 25, 1998 DURING TEST DRIVE FOR FLORIDA ARBITRATION
Rear Back Up Camera malfunctioned
Additional Problems as of AUGUST 15, 1998
Leak Inside overhead Cabinet above Couch
Paint Blistering over Front Right Wheel Well (also in various locations)
Fabric Ripped under Couch Mattress Pad (falling apart due to quality, not wear)
Fabric Padding Deformed on Left Arm of Couch (due to quality, not wear)
Fabric Water Stains along Right Side of Couch, next to icemaker
Dash A/C Compressor does not work
Outside Compartment Door Identification Labels Missing
Shower brass Valve knuckle was to be replaced Additional Problems as of MAY 23, 1999
HWH jacks do not work, hydraulic fluid leak (no longer hear clunking sound)
Inside front Wall left side by drivers seat and couch Deformed - in general
Outside front left wall by the awning and roof Deformed - in general
Fresh water tank overfills by itself. - While hooked up to city water, if fresh holding tank is filled at 1/2 tank, the tank continues to overfill with main valve closed
Additional Problems as of September 3, 1999
Coach Batteries are warped - bulging at the sides
Solar charger light on board does not illuminate
Refrigerator keeps switching between A/C power & D/C power
Horn does not work, although the Air Horn works
Additional Problem as of AUGUST 1, 1999 REPAIRED
*Hot water heater quit - Replace Thermostat, cutoff, PC board
Had system repaired by Camdaras RV Centre, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Cost $264.69
Additional Problem as of August 15, 1999 REPAIRED
*Rear A/C unit quit working - Replace fan motor
Had system repaired by Camdaras RV Centre, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Cost $276.51
Additional Problem as of August 31, 1999 REPAIRED
*Hot Water heater quit - Replace Hot Water Heater Intellitec Controller
Ordered part from Lazy Days RV Center, Seffner, FL
Cost $39.28
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