Fleetwood Southwind 1993

Model Southwind made in 1993 by Fleetwood got 6 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and parking brake. There were some recalls concerningstructure and vehicle speed control.

Southwind year 1993

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Model 1993

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
STRUCTURE
93E024000	HWH CORPORATION	from 02/01/1991 to 05/01/1993	E (Equipment)	1190	11/08/1993	MFR	FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.	08/20/1993	09/01/1993
Defect Summary	The front left jack on these motorhomes may be improperly installed.
Consequence Summary	Improperly installed jacks can jam the steering armwhich is attached to the steering gear box. this can result in the failure toturn the vehicle to the left.
Corrective Summary	A stop will be added to the rear two mounting bolts of the jack.
Notes	System: structure; frame members and body.equipment description: 6000 lbs. jack for motorhomes; part #ap8130.note: this recall will be conducted by the jack manufacturer, hwh corporation.vehicles can be taken to fleetwood motorhome dealers or hwh leveling systemdealers for repairs. if your motorhome is presented to an authorized dealer onan agreed service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable timeor the remedy does not correct the safety-related defect, please contact thehwh corporation service center at 1-800-321-3494. also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
93V076000	FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.	from 09/01/1989 to 08/01/1992	V (Vehicle)	359	08/16/1993	MFR	FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.	04/30/1993	05/11/1993
Defect Summary	While operating the engine in reverse gear, engine torque causes the engine to roll, causing the throttle modulator cable assembly to contact the floor and bind the throttle cable holding the throttle in an open position.
Consequence Summary	The throttle cable binding while the throttle is in anopen position causes loss of engine speed control which could result in anaccident.
Corrective Summary	Relocation of raised floor support hardware on the box portion of the motorhome.
Notes	System: fuel system: throttle linkages.vehicle description: motorhomes.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
07/28/2001		1
	Antifreeze leak caused engine fire while driving(ohio traffic crash report). nlm
PARKING BRAKE
10/18/2000		1	07/20/2000
	Vehicle was coming around a curve and the brakes failed, there was never an emergency brake installed, the vehicle crashed and 2 people were injured. *slc
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
10/18/2000		1	07/20/2000
	Vehicle was coming around a curve and the brakes failed, there was never an emergency brake installed, the vehicle crashed and 2 people were injured. *slc
04/02/1993
	When driving and applying the brakes they are very hard and aren't stopping the vehicle. vehicle has been to the dealer three times, and the dealer can't determine the problem. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
06/04/1999
	When applying the brakes there was little braking ability because of the collapsing of the brake line. brake line was replaced by the owner. please provide any further details.
STEERING
04/22/1995		1	04/22/1995
	Difficult to maintain lane position due to steering problems.