Fleetwood Southwind 1990
Model Southwind made in 1990 by Fleetwood got 8 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 1990
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE91075 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 05/23/1991 | 08/21/1991 | FRONT BRAKES FAIL | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 07/24/1998 | 1 | ||
| Had started motorhome when motorhome caught fire. fire dept was called & put flames out. motorhome totaled. fire dept report & insurance inspector concurred that electrical wiring was cause of the fire. *ak *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/01/1992 | 5 | 04/30/1994 | |
| Bolts and brackets that hold engine keep breaking. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | 10/31/1990 | ||
| Smog pump failed, it froze up. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 1 | 10/31/1990 | ||
| Bedroom light failed due to rusting of the switch/leaking. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 1 | 10/31/1990 | ||
| Roof leaks, crack in the corners. | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 10/31/1991 | 1 | 10/31/1990 | |
| Vehicle has had continuous suspension problems since ownership, breaks loose from the frame, the vehicle is very hard to control on the road. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION - SPRINGS/BAGS | |||
| 05/09/1995 | 9 | ||
| Vehicle went out of control due to design of springs, causing vehicle to sway/vibrate. *skd | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 12/08/1997 | 1 | 10/31/1990 | |
| Windshield is too and leaks water. | |||