Fleetwood Storm 1999

Model Storm made in 1999 by Fleetwood got 1 consumer complain there are 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline, structure and vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 1999

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS
98V282000FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.from 04/01/1998 to 08/31/1998V (Vehicle)3111/18/1998MFRFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.11/05/199811/10/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryHydraulic fluid leakage can be ignited by the engine's catalytic converter and cause a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the lines and, if necessary, replace and reroute the lines.
NotesOwner 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
07V120000FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.from 04/01/1997 to 07/31/2003V (Vehicle)16709605/10/2007MFRFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.03/19/200703/20/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryRelease of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryFleetwood 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.
NotesCustomers 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
0421200804/21/200810025322Consumer maintenance advisory, generator fuel lines. fleetwood motor home owners. csc was received. *pe07/29/2008
STRUCTURE - BODY
SBA019808/10/1999610090This bulletin contains the procedure to troubleshoot and repair lound humming noises that may be coming from the front grille assembly. *tt04/17/2000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES
36212/15/1998614691Ford motor company is conducting a safety recall campaign to replace the accelerator cable on all 1999 ford f53 chassis. *tt12/11/2000

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
01/02/2002
 Ford chassey f53. passenger's right front side of vehicle was making a grinding noise. once when braking brakes locked up and jerked steering wheel out of drivers hand. please provide any further information. 3fcmf53s0xjao6240. *aki