Model year record

2013 Fleetwood Storm recalls & problems

The 2013 Fleetwood Storm has 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is equipment (3 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints4filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

StructureNov 6, 2012

Structure

Recall 12V535000842 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: The step may collapse during use potentially causing personal injury.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
EquipmentRecreational vehicle/trailer; Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift	3	—
Engine	1	—
Suspension	1	—
StructureBody	1	—
VisibilityWindshield	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
2013 FLEETWOOD STORM. CONSUMER IS WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF HIS MOTOR HOME AND HAS TRIED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. *TA THE CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW CURTAINS DISCONNECTED BY THEMSELVES FROM THE HOLD BACK HOOKS WHEN THE WINDOWS WERE OPENED AND BLEW FORWARD WHICH BLOCKED HIS SIDE VISION AND THE REAR VIEW MIRRORS. ALSO, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE HYDRAULIC JACK WAS RUSTED AND THE SHAFT WAS PITTED, WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO USE IT. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WAS DEFECTIVE AND IT WOULD BE REPLACED. *JB
Mar 13, 2013
Visibility › Windshield
I PURCHASED MY MOTOR HOME FROM LAZY DAYS IN MARCH OF 2013 IN TAMPA FLORIDA . WHILE DRIVING HOME I NOTICED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS MAKING A WHISTLING NOISE. I CALLED THE FLEETWOOD DEALER THE FLOWING DAY AT WHICH TIME THEY ADVISED ME TO TAKE IT TO JIM'S MARINA IN NICHOLS, NY. I TOOK MY MOTORHOME DOWN ON 8-22-13 FOR THE WINDSHIELD TO BE REPLACED. I PICKED IT UP A WEEK LATER. UPON GETTING IT HOME I STARTED CLEANING IT AND REALIZED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED AGAIN AND THE SEAL AROUND THE WINDOW WAS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. I WAS ADVISED AGAIN TO TAKE IT BACK TO JIM'S MARINA. I DROPPED IT OFF ON 9-23-2013, PICKED IT UP 2 WEEKS LATER AND AGAIN THE SAME THING WITH THE WINDSHIELD. I WAS TOLD FOR…
Aug 22, 2013 · 6,000 miles
Suspension
THERE APPEARS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP THAT HAS CAUSED THE FOLLOWING STRUCTURAL/SYSTEM FAILURES FROM NORMAL OPERATION: 1) PASSENGER SIDE COCKPIT FLOORING HAS SEPARATED FROM THE COACH FRAME STARTING FROM THE FRONT OF THE COACH AND CONTINUING ALONG THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE COCKPIT AND POSSIBLY BEYOND TO UNDER THE DINETTE SEATING AREA. THE SEPARATION IS VISIBLE FROM UNDERNEATH THE MOTOR HOME AS WELL AS FROM THE COCKPIT PASSENGER SEATING AREA WHERE THE ROAD IS VISIBLE WHILE DRIVING. 2) THE DASHBOARD HAS DETACHED FROM THE FRAME. THE DASHBOARD FLOATS' UP AND DOWN WHILE DRIVING, PRESUMABLY AS A RESULT OF THE FLOOR SEPARATION ISSUE NOTED ABOVE. THE MOVEMENT OF THE…
Jul 23, 2013 · 8,347 miles
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FLEETWOOD STORM RV. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,018.
Nov 11, 2013 · 7,018 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.