- The 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.
- The risk
- The step may collapse during use potentially causing personal injury.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Fleetwood Storm Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2011 Fleetwood Storm with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the visibility & wipers (1). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in November 2012 for the structure. For comparison, the 2012 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Storm year, for its age
#281 most complained-about 2011 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2011 Fleetwood Storm problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2011 Fleetwood Storm recalls 4
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
- Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2011 bounder classic, storm and terra class a motor homes built on ford chassis and manufactured from may 21, 2010, through february 11, 2011. Certain model year 2011 bounder and southwind class a motor homes built on ford chassis and manufactured from may 24, 2010 through may 18, 2011; and certain model year 2012 bounder and southwind class a motor homes built on ford chassis and manufactured from may 16, 2011 through june 15, 2011. A wire harness that is routed under the motor home, near the chassis rail, can contact a heat shield located next to the passenger side engine exhaust manifold. The close proximity can cause the harness to melt or be otherwise damaged.
- The risk
- A damaged wire harness can result in an electrical short, result in intermittent operation of electrical systems vehicle "shut down", and/or lead to a fire, and may result in loss of vehicle control, injury, or death.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and reroute the wire harness away from the heat shield. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact fleetwood owner relations at 1-800-509-3418.
- The problem
- Fleetwood is recalling certain class-a and class-c motor homes equipped with atwood 35 series range ovens. A potential exists for a small fracture within the line delivering gas to the oven cavity burner. Such a fracture may cause propane gas to leak from the line.
- The risk
- A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion causing property damage and/or personal injury.
- The fix
- Fleetwood is working with atwood and will replace or repair the stoves free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during november 2010. Owners may contact atwood at 1-574-266-4749.
- The problem
- Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2010 encounter and model year 2011 storm 28ms class a motor homes manufactured from december 16, 2009 through july 1, 2010. An emergency egress window was not installed in the road side bedroom wall. In the event of a fire or other emergency, persons in the bedroom area must exit through the door side bedroom emergency egress window or through the forward entry door.
- The risk
- If the entry door and the door side bedroom emergency egress windows are blocked, there is no way out of the motor home increasing the risk of personal injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove the existing road side window and replace it with an emergency egress window. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on july 28, 2010. Owners may contact fleetwood owner relations at 800-509-3418.
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2 complaints about the 2011 Fleetwood Storm
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The contact owns a 2011 Fleetwood Storm. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V535000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The dealer informed the contact that parts were no longer manufactured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Windshield wiper cleaning area leave a large untouched area 12-14 inches between the blades; during heavy rain or snow showers. It is bad enough that I can not see the right shoulder of hwy. And have difficultly seeing the road as I drive around righthand turns. The clean area height is only barely eye level(i'm 5' 4") which makes seeing signal lights difficult. I feel this a safety issue when I cannot see the whole road when I drive in poor weather conditions. O'connor's rv (my rv dealer) in...
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chilliwack,b.C.,Canada, has contacted the manufacturer, fleetwood; their reply was that this problem will be corrected on their 2012 models. This change on next year model does not help correct my problem or anyone else with a 2011 model, leaving us with an unsafe vehicle to drive in rain or snow showers due to poor visibility. I am hoping that you are able help me correct this safety issue. *Tr
Fleetwood Storm: every year compared
All Storm years2011 Fleetwood Storm vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Fleetwood Storm | 2 | 4 | D | |
| 2011 Fleetwood Bounder | 2 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2011 Fleetwood American Eagle | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Fleetwood Revolution LE | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2011 Fleetwood American Heritage | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Fleetwood Bounder Classic | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Fleetwood Terra | 1 | 3 | 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 2011 Fleetwood Storm
Does the 2011 Fleetwood Storm have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2011 Fleetwood Storm: structure (November 2012); wiring (May 2011); equipment (October 2010); recreational vehicle / trailer (June 2010). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Fleetwood Storm?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 2011 Fleetwood Storm had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 12, 2011 and the latest on August 12, 2024. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2011 Fleetwood Storm a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 34 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 2011 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