1998 Fleetwood Storm Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Storm years
- Not enough data 2nd of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Fleetwood Storm. That ranks 2nd out of 21 Storm model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is parking brake (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 46,072 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Fleetwood Storm problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Brake | 2 | 33% | 46,072 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17% | 23,920 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Fleetwood Storm recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: 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.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:mechanical:integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Problem: 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.
Risk: Hydraulic fluid leakage can be ignited by the engine's catalytic converter and cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the lines and, if necessary, replace and reroute the lines.
Electrical system:wiring; electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes. Due to improper installation of electrical wires, the battery cables can contact the automatic transmission cooler fluid lines. The ignition switch and customer accessory wiring is undersized.
Risk: This condition can result in damage to the battery cable insulation, leading to an electrical short, and possibly a fire. The undersized wiring can result in the engine stopping with a resultant loss of power steering or power braking, leading to a possible crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair these vehicles, including replacement of any damaged wiring or other vehicular components.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Auto park system on chevrolet p30 chassis , year model 1998, fleetwood storm motorhome failed while parked. About $1,200 damage to a nearby parked vehicle. System failed second time while in motion leaving vehicle with no parking brake about 3 months ago. System failed again on february 24, 2004…
Tl*- the contact stated that the dometic refrigerator rm, 71703748 in the 1998 fleetwood storm with 89000 current mileage was part of recall 06e076000. The contact complained that it was impossible to get in contact with dometic to order the part. There had been no failure to date. *ak
While driving, the recreational vehicle brakes became hot and failed to work properly and the vehicle lost braking power. The consumer pulled to the side of road until the brakes cooled off. *ak the consumer suspected the phenolic piston caused the brake to lock and overheat. The failure was on a…
Automatic parking brake failure--brake engaged while motorhome in motion, causing brake pads and drum to severly overheat, ruining components and making parking brake inoperative. Apparently, a pressure sensing switch began leaking fluid, which caused the brakes to engage while my wife was driving…
Experienced tire failure operating with normal tire pressure, not overweight at 62mph. This tire did have good tread. The problem is with the damage done by the tire upon failure. There is on this (and apparently many) moterhome a large wiring bundle located directly in front of the tire just above…
Other Fleetwood Storm years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Storm | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 Storm | 0 | 4 |
| 2016 Storm | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Storm | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 Storm | 7 | 2 |
| 2013 Storm | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 Storm | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Storm | 2 | 4 |
| 2008 Storm | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Storm | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 Storm | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 Storm | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 Storm | 3 | 7 |
| 2003 Storm | 0 | 6 |
| 2002 Storm | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 Storm | 3 | 4 |
| 2000 Storm | 5 | 3 |
| 1999 Storm | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 6 | 3 |
| 1997 Storm | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 Storm | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Fleetwood Storm?
Owners most often report parking brake, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, parking brake, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Fleetwood Storm?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Fleetwood Storm a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Storm model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.