1999 FLEETWOOD STORM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 FLEETWOOD STORM
The 1999 FLEETWOOD STORM has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 FLEETWOOD STORM
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1999 FLEETWOOD STORM, potentially affecting up to 167,127 vehicles.
Recall 07V120000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 167,096 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
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...
View full details →Recall 98V282000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
| 31 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE CAN BE IGNITED BY THE ENGINE'S CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LINES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE AND REROUTE THE LINES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 FLEETWOOD STORM
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FLEETWOOD STORM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WE HAD JUST COMPLETED A 7 HOUR DRIVE IN OUR 1998 FLEETWOOD STORM RV, RETURNING HOME FROM VACATION. WE MADE FREQUENT REST STOPS DURING THAT TIME. AFTER SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR APPROX. 24 HOURS THE LEFT FRONT TIRE SIDEWALL RUPTURED LEAVING A GASH APPROX. 4 INCHES IN LENGTH.
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
Safety Rating for the 1999 FLEETWOOD STORM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 FLEETWOOD STORM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 FLEETWOOD STORM
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1999 FLEETWOOD STORM. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SBA0198 — STRUCTURE:BODY
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS THE PROCEDURE TO TROUBLESHOOT AND REPAIR LOUND HUMMING NOISES THAT MAY BE COMING FROM THE FRONT GRILLE ASSEMBLY. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 FLEETWOOD STORM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD STORM
- 1996 FLEETWOOD STORM — 1 complaint
- 1997 FLEETWOOD STORM — 1 complaint
- 1998 FLEETWOOD STORM — 7 complaints
- 1999 FLEETWOOD STORM (current)
- 2000 FLEETWOOD STORM — 7 complaints
- 2001 FLEETWOOD STORM — 4 complaints
- 2002 FLEETWOOD STORM — 0 complaints
- 2003 FLEETWOOD STORM — 0 complaints
- 2004 FLEETWOOD STORM — 3 complaints
Other FLEETWOOD Models
- FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 460 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 238 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 216 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY — 148 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PROWLER — 120 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 95 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD FLAIR — 84 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 77 total complaints