2016 Fleetwood StormProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2016 Fleetwood Storm, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-140 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 7, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Fleetwood Storm has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure30

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2016 Fleetwood Storm recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

71%repaired · 2018 Q3

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 17V-140 · Mar 3, 2017 · 742 vehicles · 529 repaired

Risk. If the fuel pump or filter detach or become loose, a fuel leak may result, which in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire or…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

92%repaired · 2016 Q4

Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems

Recall 15V-454 · Jul 21, 2015 · 92 vehicles · 85 repaired

Risk. If the regulator fails to operate properly, it can cause a propane gas leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Fleetwood.

Best & worst years

2016 vs. every other Storm year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Storm median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Storm owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2016 Fleetwood Storm built on a 2016 Ford Motorhome chassis. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the floorboard was separated from the RV. As a result of the failure, the contact could see the road below. The RV was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to provide…
Complaint 11570522 · Feb 7, 2024 · 65,000 miles
The wall and floor have repeatedly separated from the chassis to the point light shows between the wall and floor and the dash moves up and down uncontrollably. Fleetwood did attempt to repair the problem under warranty, but the fix was inadequate, and the problem continues to surface. As of now…
Complaint 11565453 · Jan 14, 2024
The wall and floor has repeatedly separated from the chassis to the point light shows between the wall and floor and the dash moves up and down uncontrollably. Fleetwood did attempt to repair the problem under warranty but the fix was inadequate and the problem continues to surface. As of now the…
Complaint 11565450 · Jan 14, 2024

Own a 2016 Storm?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.