Fleetwood Southwind 1983
Model Southwind made in 1983 by Fleetwood got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to parking brake. . There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and wheels.
Model 1983
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
85V106000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 08/01/1979 to 08/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 28545 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 08/27/1985 | 08/30/1985 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Main fuel tank filler cap may disengage suddenly when removing the cap for refueling. the sudden cap disengagement permits expulsion of vapor and under some circumstances, sprays gasoline around the surrounding area or persons. consequence of defect: the gasoline spillage may cause a fire and/or an explosion if an ignition source is present. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Requires the replacement of the single stage bayonet cap with a two stage cap which requires an additional rotation prior to removal. also a warning label sticker will be issued to be installed just above the gasoline fill opening. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: motorhomes. system: fuel tank cap. | |||||||||||||||
WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | ||||||||||||||||
83V059000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 10/01/1982 to 05/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 841 | 06/03/1983 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 06/02/1983 | 07/01/1983 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The decorative wheel covers may contact the tire sidewalls resulting in damage to the tires. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Inspection and replacement of tires, if necessary, and replacement of wheel covers. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: motorhomes.system: suspension; wheel cover.consequences of defect: damage could result in complete failure of tiresidewall, sudden loss of air pressure, possible loss of vehicle control, and anaccident.note: owner is instructed to remove wheel covers and retaining clips untildealer can inspect the vehicle. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
1 | 04/04/1995 | ||
Parking brake will not hold. |