1998 Fleetwood Southwind Storm Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Fleetwood Southwind Storm. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Above entry door 2 switches that control the motor coach battery and engine battery could not be turned off. Dealer said there was no way the switch to the battery that operated the engine could turn off, but it did. The engine stopped and there were no power brakes or power steering. Consumer had…”
“Gear shift level failed causing lock up.”
“Panel on passenger side loose causing damage due to water leaking.”
“No directions for operating the slide-out unit in manual.”
“Window seal and molding on exterior loose.”
“Main battery switch failed resulting in violent stop causing injuries to consumer when falling against dash.”
“Fluid leaking out of holding tank due to failed tank valve.”
“Suspension system too low to the ground steps and tail pipe hitting ground on occasions.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Fleetwood Southwind Storm as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.