Fleetwood Southwind 1991
Model Southwind made in 1991 by Fleetwood got 6 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, parking brake and structure. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There was one recall concerning structure .
Model 1991
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||
| 08/26/1999 | 0 | 04/01/1991 | |
| While driving down a hill noticed a bad sound under trailer. took trailer to dealer, and dealer said that the rear suspension tore out on one side. also, dealer replaced tag tork arm bracket and brushes. *ak *ml | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | |||
| 06/01/1991 | |||
| The vehicle was in the park position on an incline. the emergency parking brake was engaged, and the vehicle rolled freely. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the springs. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 10 | |||
| Recall repair of the instrument panel completed however check engine light has been on since repair. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| Consumer states a fire started in the front left wheel well. please provide any additional information. ts | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 08/26/1999 | 0 | 04/01/1991 | |
| While driving down a hill noticed a bad sound under trailer. took trailer to dealer, and dealer said that the rear suspension tore out on one side. also, dealer replaced tag tork arm bracket and brushes. *ak *ml | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 01/21/2003 | 50263 | 1 | 07/01/1998 |
| While driving a fire started in the front wheel well. *ak heat shield needed to be replaced. manufacturer notified. *tt | |||