Fleetwood Storm 1998
Model Storm made in 1998 by Fleetwood got 7 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline, structure. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment.
Model 1998
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
98V083000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 06/15/1997 to 04/01/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 685 | 05/26/1998 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 04/21/1998 | 04/28/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes. due to improper installation of electrical wires, the battery cables can contact the automatic transmission cooler fluid lines. the ignition switch and customer accessory wiring is undersized. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition can result in damage to the battery cable insulation, leading to an electrical short, and possibly a fire. the undersized wiring can result in the engine stopping with a resultant loss of power steering or power braking, leading to a possible crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and repair these vehicles, including replacement of any damaged wiring or other vehicular components. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began may 26, 1998.owners who take their motor homes to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | ||||||||||||||||
98V282000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 04/01/1998 to 08/31/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 31 | 11/18/1998 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 11/05/1998 | 11/10/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class a motor homes. the hydraulic hoses which operate the leveling jack system were routed too close to the engine exhaust or near a sharp edge. the hot exhaust can cause the hose to melt, and a sharp edge could cut the hose, releasing hydraulic fluid. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Hydraulic fluid leakage can be ignited by the engine's catalytic converter and cause a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the lines and, if necessary, replace and reroute the lines. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during november 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
07V120000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 04/01/1997 to 07/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 167096 | 05/10/2007 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 03/19/2007 | 03/20/2007 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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 you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
04212008 | 04/21/2008 | 10025322 | Consumer maintenance advisory, generator fuel lines. fleetwood motor home owners. csc was received. *pe | 07/29/2008 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
SBA0198 | 08/10/1999 | 610090 | This bulletin contains the procedure to troubleshoot and repair lound humming noises that may be coming from the front grille assembly. *tt | 04/17/2000 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | |||
07/26/2002 | 12 | 02/01/2098 | |
Experienced tire failure operating with normal tire pressure, not overweight at 62mph. this tire did have good tread. the problem is with the damage done by the tire upon failure. there is on this (and apparently many) moterhome a large wiring bundle located directly in front of the tire just above axle level, that provides major power to the accessories including gas appliances and related safety equipment. when the tire failed, which is certainly not an unknown occurrance in any vehicle, the tire tread severed and shreded this entire wiring bundle including ripping wires through the floor of the motorhome. i feel the location of these wiring bundles is a safety hazard, not to mention a needless expense to repair were the wires in either a safer location or properly shielded to withstand a tire failure. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
07/01/1998 | 10 | ||
The vehicle continually shuts down in hot weather and in higher elevation areas, engine light comes on when engine dies. *mjs | |||
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||
03/01/2007 | 1 | ||
Tl*- the contact stated that the dometic refrigerator rm, 71703748 in the 1998 fleetwood storm with 89000 current mileage was part of recall 06e076000. the contact complained that it was impossible to get in contact with dometic to order the part. there had been no failure to date. *ak | |||
PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - HYDRAULIC | |||
02/24/2008 | 63250 | 3 | 09/18/2005 |
Auto park system on chevrolet p30 chassis , year model 1998, fleetwood storm motorhome failed while parked. about $1,200 damage to a nearby parked vehicle. system failed second time while in motion leaving vehicle with no parking brake about 3 months ago. system failed again on february 24, 2004 with system locked in park. *tr | |||
PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - HYDRAULIC - ACTUATOR | |||
06/27/2003 | 28893 | 08/14/1998 | |
Automatic parking brake failure--brake engaged while motorhome in motion, causing brake pads and drum to severly overheat, ruining components and making parking brake inoperative. apparently, a pressure sensing switch began leaking fluid, which caused the brakes to engage while my wife was driving down the highway. at the first available gm dealership, they diagnosed the failed pressure switch, but were unable to replace it. they disconnected the parking brake system, but told my wife that the unit was safe to operate, that the transmission would hold the vehicle when placed in park. she found out that this was false when she stopped the motorhome and as she was leaving it, it began to roll. please re-open pe99-006. my dealer told me that gmc had a lot of problems with this new parking brake system and quickly discontinued using it and reverted to their old system. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
10/13/2003 | 23920 | 1 | 04/03/1998 |
While driving, the recreational vehicle brakes became hot and failed to work properly and the vehicle lost braking power. the consumer pulled to the side of road until the brakes cooled off. *ak the consumer suspected the phenolic piston caused the brake to lock and overheat. the failure was on a flat surface and normal braking conditions. *scc *jb |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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FL | JACKSONVILLE | 32210 | DICK GORE | |
TX | PASADENA | 77503 | MONUMENT CHEVROLET | 713 473 7601 |