2014 Fleetwood Storm Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2014 Fleetwood Storm, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Body & structure225.0%
- Steering225.0%
- Brakes112.5%
- Electrical112.5%
- Engine112.5%
- Exterior lighting112.5%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2014 Fleetwood Storm RV. The contact stated that while driving there was wind in entering into the vehicle. The contact stated that the sidewalls were separating from the floor. The brackets and bolts on the side walls moved 1 to 2 inches. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the vehicle might be dangerous to drive. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 49,900.
APPARENTLY, THE HOUSE PART OF THE RV SEPARATED FROM THE CHASSIS. THE BRACKETS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE RV CHASSIS BACKED OUT WHICH CAUSED THE BOLTS TO BREAK ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE ENTRY DOOR.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
ON THE DATE OF THIS INCIDENT, WE HAD JUST PURCHASED THE MOTORHOME JUST A WEEK BEFORE. DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON A VERY BUSY FOUR LANE ROADWAY, JUST FOUR MILES FROM HOME, THE MOTORHOME ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF COMPLETELY WITHOUT WARNING. VERY SCARY, SINCE I WAS UNABLE TO STEER OR BRAKE. NOTHING I COULD DO BUT LET THE MOTORHOME COAST, AND THEN IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AS IT APPROACHED A SLIGHT INCLINE IN THE ROADWAY. ENGINE WOULD NOT START AND NONE OF THE WARNING LAMPS, GAUGES, ETC. WORKED. TRAFFIC WAS BLOCKED FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS BEFORE FORD HAD THE COACH TOWED TO A SAFE LOCATION. THE FOLLOWING DAY FORD HAD THE MOTORHOME TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, NOT THE FORD DEALERSHIP. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS ELECTRICAL (ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE AND IGNITION SWITCH). DUE TO PARTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE LOCALLY, THIS ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED UNTIL THE 5TH DAY AFTER THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. APPARENTLY, ONLY ONE ECM WAS AVAILABLE IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY AND HAD TO BE SHIPPED FROM THE EAST COAST. THE REPAIRMAN AT THE SHOP STATED THAT ALL IS WORKING FINE, HOWEVER, WE ARE NOW VERY RELUCTANT TO DRIVE THE COACH AND STILL DON'T KNOW IF ALL THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ARE WORKING. WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO TEST EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FLEETWOOD STORM. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT A CLEAR DIAGNOSIS WAS NOT NOTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE INCIDENT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 350.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
ON THE DATE OF THIS INCIDENT, WE HAD JUST PURCHASED THE MOTORHOME JUST A WEEK BEFORE. DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON A VERY BUSY FOUR LANE ROADWAY, JUST FOUR MILES FROM HOME, THE MOTORHOME ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF COMPLETELY WITHOUT WARNING. VERY SCARY, SINCE I WAS UNABLE TO STEER OR BRAKE. NOTHING I COULD DO BUT LET THE MOTORHOME COAST, AND THEN IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AS IT APPROACHED A SLIGHT INCLINE IN THE ROADWAY. ENGINE WOULD NOT START AND NONE OF THE WARNING LAMPS, GAUGES, ETC. WORKED. TRAFFIC WAS BLOCKED FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS BEFORE FORD HAD THE COACH TOWED TO A SAFE LOCATION. THE FOLLOWING DAY FORD HAD THE MOTORHOME TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, NOT THE FORD DEALERSHIP. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS ELECTRICAL (ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE AND IGNITION SWITCH). DUE TO PARTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE LOCALLY, THIS ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED UNTIL THE 5TH DAY AFTER THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. APPARENTLY, ONLY ONE ECM WAS AVAILABLE IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY AND HAD TO BE SHIPPED FROM THE EAST COAST. THE REPAIRMAN AT THE SHOP STATED THAT ALL IS WORKING FINE, HOWEVER, WE ARE NOW VERY RELUCTANT TO DRIVE THE COACH AND STILL DON'T KNOW IF ALL THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ARE WORKING. WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO TEST EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
ON THE DATE OF THIS INCIDENT, WE HAD JUST PURCHASED THE MOTORHOME JUST A WEEK BEFORE. DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON A VERY BUSY FOUR LANE ROADWAY, JUST FOUR MILES FROM HOME, THE MOTORHOME ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF COMPLETELY WITHOUT WARNING. VERY SCARY, SINCE I WAS UNABLE TO STEER OR BRAKE. NOTHING I COULD DO BUT LET THE MOTORHOME COAST, AND THEN IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AS IT APPROACHED A SLIGHT INCLINE IN THE ROADWAY. ENGINE WOULD NOT START AND NONE OF THE WARNING LAMPS, GAUGES, ETC. WORKED. TRAFFIC WAS BLOCKED FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS BEFORE FORD HAD THE COACH TOWED TO A SAFE LOCATION. THE FOLLOWING DAY FORD HAD THE MOTORHOME TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, NOT THE FORD DEALERSHIP. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS ELECTRICAL (ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE AND IGNITION SWITCH). DUE TO PARTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE LOCALLY, THIS ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED UNTIL THE 5TH DAY AFTER THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. APPARENTLY, ONLY ONE ECM WAS AVAILABLE IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY AND HAD TO BE SHIPPED FROM THE EAST COAST. THE REPAIRMAN AT THE SHOP STATED THAT ALL IS WORKING FINE, HOWEVER, WE ARE NOW VERY RELUCTANT TO DRIVE THE COACH AND STILL DON'T KNOW IF ALL THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ARE WORKING. WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO TEST EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
ON JUNE 11, 2014 WE TOOK A TRIP OUR NEW FLEETWOOD STORM RV TO NC, 850 MILES FROM HOME. WHILE DRIVING THERE I NOTICED FUMES COMING IN FROM THE ENGINE COVER AND FRONT DASH. THERE WAS HOT AIR FLOWING IN FROM THE FRONT DASH AND ENGINE COVER CAUSING THE DRIVER'S SIDE TO GET EXTREMELY HOT. REACHING DOWN I FOUND A GAP AROUND THE ENGINE COVER THAT I COULD PUT MY FINGERS IN. THIS WAS DIRECTLY OVER THE ENGINE SO THE HEAT AND FUMES POURED IN FROM THIS SPOT. I ALSO FELT HOT AIR COMING IN FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD. I FOUND A GAP IN THE FRONT LEFT FIREWALL TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THAT I COULD STICK MY FINGERS THROUGH. THIS UNIT WAS NOT CONSTRUCTED PROPERLY AND WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. BEING FAR FROM HOME, WE PURCHASED AN OSCILLATING FAN TO BLOW ON ME WHILE I DROVE TO HELP WITH HEAT AND FUMES. OCCUPANTS IN THE CAB BECAME NAUSEATED AND SICK FROM THE FUMES. FLEETWOOD RV AND LA MESA RV HAVE ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE ISSUE BUT HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL ON 4 ATTEMPTS AS OF THIS DATE AUGUST 12, 2014. THE FUMES POSE A DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR THE DRIVER. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
WE PURCHASED A NEW 2014 FLEETWOOD STORM MOTORHOME IN DECEMBER 2013. THE FOG LIGHTS ONLY WORK WHEN THE HIGH BEAMS ARE ENERGIZED. WHEN THE LOW BEAMS ARE ON THE FOG LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON. THIS IS THE OPPOSITE OF ANY OTHER VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED OR SEEN. WHEN I COMPLAINED OF THIS, THE DEALERSHIP THAT I PURCHASED IT FROM, FLAGG RV, 1-888-352-4478 CONTACTED FLEETWOOD AND WERE TOLD BY FLEETWOOD THAT THIS IS THE WAY THE LIGHTS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE WIRED. I CONTACTED CUSTOMER SERVICE AT FLEETWOOD AND WAS TOLD THE SAME THING. THE DEALERSHIP I FEEL HAS BEEN VERY SUPPORTIVE, BUT I DO NOT THINK THEY CAN DO ANYTHING ELSE TO HELP ME IF THE MANUFACTURER SAYS THAT'S THE WAY THE LIGHTS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE CONFIGURED. ANY ASSISTANCE YOU CAN PROVIDE WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
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.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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