Fleetwood Southwind 1984

Model Southwind made in 1984 by Fleetwood got 3 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, other and tires. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and trailer hitches.

Model 1984

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
85V106000FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.from 08/01/1979 to 08/01/1985V (Vehicle)28545MFRFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.08/27/198508/30/1985
Defect SummaryMain 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryRequires 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.
NotesVehicle description: motorhomes. system: fuel tank cap.
TRAILER HITCHES
85V056000FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.from 09/01/1983 to 12/01/1984V (Vehicle)15857MFRFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.05/01/198505/14/1985
Defect SummaryTrailer hitches can crack at the mounting flanges and separate from the motorhome while being used in trailer or car towing service. consequence of defect: if complete separation occurs, control would be lost of the towed vehicle; this could result in injury or death.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryModify or replace hitch, as required.
NotesVehicle description: motorhomes with trailer hitches.system: trailer hitch mounting flanges.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
06/01/1998111/01/1995
 Fuel leak from the main fuel tank to the auxiliary generator at the point where line goes through motorhome. no protection on the line to prevent chafing from vibration against the sharp edge holes in frame. (qcaw)
TIRES
06/01/2001
 Tire failure. *ak (tiresize: 7.50r16lt)
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
06/01/1996111/01/1987
 Summitt tire tread separation.