- The 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.
- The risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Fleetwood Storm Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1998 Fleetwood Storm have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in March 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Storm year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1998 Fleetwood Storm recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The 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.
- The risk
- Hydraulic fluid leakage can be ignited by the engine's catalytic converter and cause a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the lines and, if necessary, replace and reroute the lines.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and repair these vehicles, including replacement of any damaged wiring or other vehicular components.
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Fleetwood Storm: every year compared
All Storm years1998 Fleetwood Storm vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Fleetwood Storm | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 1998 Fleetwood Bounder | 24 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Fleetwood Discovery | 18 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Fleetwood Pace Arrow | 11 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Fleetwood American Eagle | 9 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Fleetwood Fleetwood | 8 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Fleetwood Jamboree | 7 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Fleetwood American Dream | 4 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Fleetwood Avion | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1998 Fleetwood Storm
Does the 1998 Fleetwood Storm have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1998 Fleetwood Storm: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007); integrated jack / leveler / stabilizer (November 1998); cables (April 1998). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1998 Fleetwood Storm had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1998 Fleetwood Storm a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Fleetwood Storm year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Fleetwood Storm years have the most complaints?
2014 (7), 2013 (4), 2016 (3). See every Fleetwood Storm year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Fleetwood Storm has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data