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2011 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.
2
Latest Aug 12, 2024
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.
4
Latest Nov 6, 2012
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.
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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 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2011 Fleetwood Storm, most frequently naming the body & structure and visibility categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

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

  • Body & structure150.0%
  • Visibility150.0%

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

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

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
12V535000

STRUCTURE

Nov 6, 2012
842 units potentially affected
The defect: Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Encounter vehicles manufactured from November 19, 2009, through May 13, 2010; 2011-2013 Storm vehicles manufactured from May 21, 2010, through September 18, 2012; and 2012 Terra vehicles manufactured from April 26, 2011, through March 13, 2012. The entry step to the motorhome lacks sufficient support and may become damaged by repeated use.
The risk: The step may collapse during use potentially causing personal injury.
The remedy: Fleetwood RV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reinforce the step structural support. The safety recall began during December 2012. Owners may contact Fleetwood RV Owner Relations at 1-800-509-3418.
FLEETWOOD RV, INC.Manufacturer number 121025FRVView on NHTSA.gov
11V298000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

May 24, 2011
703 units potentially affected
The defect: FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BOUNDER CLASSIC, STORM AND TERRA CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 21, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 11, 2011. CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BOUNDER AND SOUTHWIND CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 24, 2010 THROUGH MAY 18, 2011; AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BOUNDER AND SOUTHWIND CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 16, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 15, 2011. A WIRE HARNESS THAT IS ROUTED UNDER THE MOTOR HOME, NEAR THE CHASSIS RAIL, CAN CONTACT A HEAT SHIELD LOCATED NEXT TO THE PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE CLOSE PROXIMITY CAN CAUSE THE HARNESS TO MELT OR BE OTHERWISE DAMAGED.
The risk: A DAMAGED WIRE HARNESS CAN RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS VEHICLE "SHUT DOWN", AND/OR LEAD TO A FIRE, AND MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INJURY, OR DEATH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REROUTE THE WIRE HARNESS AWAY FROM THE HEAT SHIELD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD OWNER RELATIONS AT 1-800-509-3418.
FLEETWOOD RV, INC.Manufacturer number 110520FRVView on NHTSA.gov
10V539000

EQUIPMENT

Oct 29, 2010
83 units potentially affected
The defect: FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING CERTAIN CLASS-A AND CLASS-C MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD 35 SERIES RANGE OVENS. A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A SMALL FRACTURE WITHIN THE LINE DELIVERING GAS TO THE OVEN CAVITY BURNER. SUCH A FRACTURE MAY CAUSE PROPANE GAS TO LEAK FROM THE LINE.
The risk: A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
The remedy: FLEETWOOD IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD AND WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE STOVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATWOOD AT 1-574-266-4749.
FLEETWOOD RV, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Body & structure
Filed Aug 12, 2024

The contact owns a 2011 Fleetwood Storm. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V535000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The dealer informed the contact that parts were no longer manufactured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID
11608047
Incident
Aug 12, 2024
Visibility
Filed May 12, 2011

WINDSHIELD WIPER CLEANING AREA LEAVE A LARGE UNTOUCHED AREA 12-14 INCHES BETWEEN THE BLADES; DURING HEAVY RAIN OR SNOW SHOWERS. IT IS BAD ENOUGH THAT I CAN NOT SEE THE RIGHT SHOULDER OF HWY. AND HAVE DIFFICULTLY SEEING THE ROAD AS I DRIVE AROUND RIGHTHAND TURNS. THE CLEAN AREA HEIGHT IS ONLY BARELY EYE LEVEL(I'M 5' 4") WHICH MAKES SEEING SIGNAL LIGHTS DIFFICULT. I FEEL THIS A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN I CANNOT SEE THE WHOLE ROAD WHEN I DRIVE IN POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS. O'CONNOR'S RV (MY RV DEALER) IN CHILLIWACK,B.C.,CANADA, HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, FLEETWOOD; THEIR REPLY WAS THAT THIS PROBLEM WILL BE CORRECTED ON THEIR 2012 MODELS. THIS CHANGE ON NEXT YEAR MODEL DOES NOT HELP CORRECT MY PROBLEM OR ANYONE ELSE WITH A 2011 MODEL, LEAVING US WITH AN UNSAFE VEHICLE TO DRIVE IN RAIN OR SNOW SHOWERS DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY. I AM HOPING THAT YOU ARE ABLE HELP ME CORRECT THIS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10400704
Incident
Oct 28, 2010

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—
2011Viewing240—
2008010—
2007020—
2006050—
2005041—
2004371—
2003061—
2002041—
2001340—
2000530—
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.