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
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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
85V056000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 09/01/1983 to 12/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 15857 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 05/01/1985 | 05/14/1985 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Trailer 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 Summary | Modify or replace hitch, as required. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: motorhomes with trailer hitches.system: trailer hitch mounting flanges. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
06/01/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
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 | |||
06/01/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1987 | |
Summitt tire tread separation. |