1998 Fleetwood Storm problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 1998 Fleetwood Storm.
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- Chevrolet Motorhome Chassis (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 5 of 5 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Chevrolet for the 1998 Motorhome Chassis
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Fleetwood recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Fleetwood
Electrical System #98V083000 · 1998 · 685 units
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.
Equipment #98V282000 · 1998 · 31 units
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.
Equipment #07V120000 · 2007 · 167,096 units
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 sche
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 6 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 1998 Fleetwood Storm have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Fleetwood for the 1998 Storm. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 1998 Fleetwood Storm problems?
In 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is parking brake.