milwaukee fuel drill/impact driver failed!!

[chrisbowles]

I was using my new milwauke 18v fuel to install flooring in a lowboy trailer. About an hour into the project something striped out inside. It will still turn without a load but as soon as I try to drive the torx screws it will not even begin to turn the bit. Has anyone had this happen. I'm really disappointed. I expected more from milwaukee. I guess back to home depot

 

[Norcal]

They are ChiCom products. I still like the older 18V.

 

[rsieracki]

if it has a 1 - 2 speed selector on the top make sure its in either hi or low gear/speed not in the middle... my m12 drill has done that on occasion

 

[Sask dude]

Fuel has a 5 year warranty. The majority of what I use at work are fuel. And rarely even with a ton of abuse do they fail

 

[SALIV8]

Yup I use a fuel at work and at home and love the things. Take abuse and keep on going in my experience. I'd contact the manufacturer and see what they'll do.

 

[Lilsmokey]

Make sure it's not the bit or your bit holder. Had a friend return his 20v max thinking the same thing and was about to return the replacment until I pointed out the impacting rounded off his bit holder.

 

[aar0s]

Milwaukee has been awesome with us and getting tools warranted, talk to your dealer about sending it in for repairs.