Southwind Southwind
Model Southwind made by Southwind got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 1978
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V092000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 02/01/1978 to 02/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 69 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 04/25/1978 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | An incorrectly heat treated bolt and non-locking nut was installed to secure the joint between the steering column and the steering sector of some motor homes. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the bolt with one of sufficient strength and add a self-locking nut. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: motorhomes.system: steering; column bolts.consequences of defect: heavy road loads into the steering system could causeloosening or failure of this bolt, resulting in loss of steering control and avehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/26/1998 | 1 | ||
| Motorhome engine fire. | |||