- 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
2012 Fleetwood Storm Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Fleetwood Storm with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the electrical system (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2012 for the structure. For comparison, the 2011 has 2 and the 2013 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Storm year, for its age
#360 most complained-about 2012 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2012 Fleetwood Storm problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2012 Fleetwood Storm recalls 1
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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2012 Fleetwood Storm
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 fleetwood storm. When driving the vehicle on a sunny day, the contact noticed that he could not see the instrument panel clearly enough to tell what speed he was driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the design of the instrument panel could not be changed. The current and failure mileages were 5,700. Updated 05/24/12 *bf the consumer stated he could not see any of the gauges on the instrument panel. The consumer stated he nearly ran out of gas on one occasion. Updated 05/25/12
Fleetwood Storm: every year compared
All Storm years2012 Fleetwood Storm vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Fleetwood Storm | 1 | 1 | A | |
| 2012 Fleetwood Southwind | 3 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Fleetwood Bounder | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2012 Fleetwood Terra | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2012 Fleetwood Jamboree | 1 | 0 | A | 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 2012 Fleetwood Storm
Does the 2012 Fleetwood Storm have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Fleetwood Storm: structure (November 2012). 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 2012 Fleetwood Storm?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2012 Fleetwood Storm had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 8, 2012 and the latest on May 8, 2012. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2012 Fleetwood Storm a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 77 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer 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 2012 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