Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
SOUTHWIND
Model Of Vehicle
SOUTHWIND
Year
1978
Recall Campaign Number
78V092000
Component Description
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Dealer Will Inspect And, If Necessary, Replace The Bolt With One Of Sufficient Strength And Add A Self-Locking Nut.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fleetwood Ent., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19780201
End Of Manufacture
19780201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
69
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Date Report Received
19780425