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
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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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 | |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | |||||
362 | 12/15/1998 | 614691 | Ford motor company is conducting a safety recall campaign to replace the accelerator cable on all 1999 ford f53 chassis. *tt | 12/11/2000 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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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 |