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2000 Fleetwood Storm

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
5
Latest Sep 15, 2003
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
3
Latest Mar 19, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Fleetwood Storm, most frequently naming the engine, other / unspecified and body & structure categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine228.6%
  • Other / unspecified228.6%
  • Body & structure114.3%
  • Suspension114.3%
  • Visibility114.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07V120000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Mar 19, 2007
167,096 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
The 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 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.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
03V452000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Nov 4, 2003
60,877 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE OVENS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
The risk: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.
The remedy: SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS REPLACED. CONSUMERS SHOULD NEVER USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR STORAGE OR LEAVE ANY TOWELS, PAPER, CLOTH OR OTHER PRODUCTS IN THE MICROWAVE AFTER USE. 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 SAMSUNG AT 800-932-3837 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-629-8454.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
03V066000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP

Mar 4, 2003
11,194 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
The risk: IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 7, 2003. 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 1-800-445-3307.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.Manufacturer number 30312View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Engine
Filed Sep 15, 2003

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL, THE ENGINE SIMPLY STOPPED WORKING. ALSO, THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING FAILED. AFTER THE VEHICLE SAT FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES IT STARTED RIGHT UP.*AK *PH *JB

NHTSA ID
10034215
Incident
Aug 1, 2003
Mileage
16,500 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Aug 15, 2003

CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING, THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ALMOST FELL OFF. *AK AFTER DRIVING TWENTY MINUTES, THE RIGHT WHEEL POPPED, SQUEALED, AND THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT EXTREMELY STRONG. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. TWO SEPARATE MECHANICS STATED THE PROBLEM WAS THAT THE WHEELS WEREN'T PROPERLY GREASED AT THE FACTORY. *SCC *JB

NHTSA ID
10026896
Incident
Jul 5, 2003
Mileage
11,000 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed May 30, 2001

CONSUMER WRAPPED A LOCKING CABLE AROUND THE SPARE TIRE BECAUSE IT DID NOT LOOK SECURE, THERE IS NOTHING FOR THE SPARE EXCEPT FOR A SHELF, WHILE DRIVING, THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, FLEETWOOD STATED THE WARRANTY WAS VOIDED DUE TO THE CABLE BEING ADDED, HOWEVER CONSUMER STATES THE CABLE ADDED ADDITIONAL PROTECTION DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER AND IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE SPARE TIRE AND FOR THE REPAIR OF THE CARRIER TO MAKE IT MORE SECURE. *SLC

NHTSA ID
561370
Incident
Sep 20, 2000
Body & structureEngineVisibility
Filed Apr 29, 2001

UNIT HAS HAD CARBON MONOXIDE LEAK SINCE NEW. EXHAUST ODOR EVIDENT THROUGHOUT UNIT WHEN GENERATOR IS IN OPERATION. REPAIRS WERE ATTEMPTED BY LOCAL DEALER AND AT THE FACTORY. FLEETWOOD RECORDS WILL SHOW FAILED CO TESTS MULTIPLE TIMES, (EITHER 4 OR 5). AFTER SPENDING 6 WEEKS IN THE FACTORY SHOP FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS, WE DROVE THIS UNIT BACK HOME (1200 MILES) AND MY WIFE HAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL WITH CARBON MONOXIDE POISIONING SYMPTOMS. THIS WAS AFTER FLEETWOOD "REPAIRED" THE PROBLEM. ALSO, THE WINDSHIELD WASHERS HAVE NOT WORKED SINCE THE UNIT WAS 2 MONTHS OLD. BOTH THE LOCAL DEALER AND FLEETWOOD FACTORY HAVE ATTEMPTED REPAIRS. MOST RECENT REPAIR LASTED 3 HOURS. WE ARE UNABLE TO REMOVE MUD/ROAD GRIME FROM WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING, MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE. ALSO, THE ELECTRIC STEPS FOR ENTRANCE/EGRESS FROM THE UNIT HAVE FAILED AGAIN. FLEETWOOD "REPAIRED" THEM ON DECEMBER 22, 2000, AND THEY DO NOT WORK. FAILURE OF THE STEPS COULD RESULT IN A FALL AND INJURY.*AK

NHTSA ID
744702
Incident
Dec 22, 2000
Suspension
Filed Apr 25, 2001

AFTER 2,000 MILES FRONT TIRES WORE DOWN TO THE STEEL BELTS. CONSUMER WAS WALKING TOWARD FRONT OF MOTORHOME AND NOTICED STEEL BELTS HANGING OUT. A TIRE DEALER SAID VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.*AK

NHTSA ID
886759
Incident
Apr 21, 2001

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

04212008

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FLEETWOOD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CONSUMER MAINTENANCE ADVISORY, GENERATOR FUEL LINES. FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOME OWNERS. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *PE

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Fleetwood Storm by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2018030—
2017040—
2016320—
2015200—
2014720—
2013410—
2012110—
2011240—
2008010—
2007020—
2006050—
2005041—
2004371—
2003061—
2002041—
2001340—
2000Viewing530—
1999220—
1998630—
1997120—
1996100—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.