Fleetwood Southwind 1989
Model Southwind made in 1989 by Fleetwood got 3 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic and structure. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic and steering.
Model 1989
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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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V145000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 07/01/1988 to 07/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 320 | 08/25/1989 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 08/29/1989 | 09/11/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Missing or misapplied support clip creates potential for rear brake line fracture due to fatiguing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fracture could result in decreased braking performance.which could cause an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Repair brake clip, as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brake support clip.vehicle description: motorhomes on john deere chassis with either a rubber rearaxle suspension or a tag axle installed. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V052000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 06/01/1986 to 10/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 20413 | 05/26/1992 | ODI | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 04/14/1992 | 04/23/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The steering column shaft nut retaining clip may be missing. under certain conditions, the lack of a retaining clip will allow the nut to work loose and the steering wheel to separate from the steering column. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Steering wheel separation from the steering column canresult in complete loss of steering control and a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Inspect steering assembly for a steering wheel nut retaining clip. if clip is missing, install a steering wheel nut retaining clip, or have a dealer inspect and install a clip. fleetwood advises owners not to operate the motorhomes until a steering wheel nut inspection and clip installation is completed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering.vehicle description: motorhomes built on a general motors p30 chassis.note: fleet enterprises, inc. indicates that someone other than the dealer caninspect the motorhome and install the missing clips. should the correctiveaction be accomplished by someone other than a fleetwood dealer, theinstructions provided must be followed carefully. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 01/01/1990 | ||
| I write this short memo to highlight a potentially deadly design flaw with our (and most likely other similar models) southwind rv's (chassis number 17n4302128jw011018) that resulted in a complete loss of braking ability. (this is not a claim for reimbursement, it is intended to alert you in time to evaluate the defect and alert others before lives are possibly lost. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Side of vehicle was designed in two pieces, the horizontal strip that secures the two pieces failed. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Cracks on the exterior corners of the door/windows. | |||