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NHTSA recall 78V092000

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Southwind Southwind

Reported Apr 25, 197869 vehicles affectedFLEETWOOD ENT., INC.Built Feb 1, 1978 – Feb 1, 1978

The defect

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.

The remedy

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the bolt with one of sufficient strength and add a self-locking nut.

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Vehicles in this recall

Southwind Southwind
1978

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.