Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2004 Fleetwood Storm
The 2004 Fleetwood STORM has moderate recall and complaint data, primarily related to brake issues and equipment. While the recalls cover serious components, the three owner complaints do not indicate widespread problems. Take precautions by inspecting brake functionality and potential equipment failures closely.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Fleetwood Storm has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V198000 OVERHEATED BRAKE CALIPERS/BOSCH/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V320000 REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V120000 REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V388000 FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V115000 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/FMVSS 101 AND 105/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V352000 FLEETWOOD/HITCH RECEIVER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V452000 FLEETWOOD/SAMSUNG/MICROWAVE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility 2 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 complaint
Known issues to inspect
Calipers sticking causing drag
How to check: Examine for heat damage around wheels.
Pulse damper clip fracture
How to check: Inspect for fuel leaks in engine bay.
Instrument cluster compliance failure
How to check: Check for warning light activation.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Check for any warning lights or error messages.
Red flag: Persistent instrument warnings
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Listen for engine misfiring or unusual noise.
Red flag: Loud knocking or rough idling
- 03
City driving
What to check: Ensure brakes function smoothly without noise.
Red flag: Brakes dragging or squealing
- 04
Parking lot maneuver
What to check: Check the turning radius and steering response.
Red flag: Stiff steering or odd sounds
- 05
Highway acceleration
What to check: Observe stable speed gain and engine output.
Red flag: Engine sputtering or loss of power
- 06
Braking from high speed
What to check: Brake smoothly, listen for unusual sounds.
Red flag: Grinding noise or delay in braking
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- What brake maintenance has been done?
- Have there been any engine repairs?
- Any electrical issues you've encountered?
- How often has it been serviced?
- Has it ever overheated?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Maintenance records
- Recall repair history
- Title and ownership
- Accident history report
- Emissions test report
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Fleetwood Storm at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
Next step
Looking at a specific 2004 Fleetwood Storm? Check the actual car
This checklist covers the model. From your free try.vin dashboard you can go further — paste the seller's listing for a deal score, or drop their photos for an AI condition report.