Southwind Southwind (1978) – 78V092000

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard