On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with general motors 8.1L v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the...
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Fleetwood Storm Engine problems by year
2 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Fleetwood Storm's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
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On june 11, 2014 we took a trip our new fleetwood storm rv to nc, 850 miles from home. While driving there I noticed fumes coming in from the engine cover and front dash. There was hot air flowing in from the front dash and engine cover causing the driver's side to get extremely hot. Reaching down I found a gap around the engine cover that I could put my fingers in. This was directly over the engine so the heat and fumes poured in from this spot. I also felt hot air coming in from under the dashboard. I found a gap...
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in the front left firewall to the engine compartment that I could stick my fingers through. This unit was not constructed properly and was a safety issue. Being far from home, we purchased an oscillating fan to blow on me while I drove to help with heat and fumes. Occupants in the cab became nauseated and sick from the fumes. Fleetwood rv and la mesa rv have attempted to repair the issue but have been unsuccessful on 4 attempts as of this date august 12, 2014. The fumes pose a dangerous situation for the driver. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 fleetwood storm rv. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 7,018.
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