1987 Fleetwood Southwind
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1987 Fleetwood Southwind. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1987 Fleetwood Southwind. Newest first.
The steering column shaft nut retaining clip may be missing. Under certain conditions, the lack of a retaining clip will allow the nut to work loose and the steering wheel to separate from the steering column.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Steering wheel separation from the steering column canresult in complete loss of steering control and a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Inspect steering assembly for a steering wheel nut retaining clip. If clip IS missing, install a steering wheel nut retaining clip, or have a dealer inspect and install a clip. Fleetwood advises owners not to operate the motorhomes until a steering wheel nut inspection and clip installation IS completed.
Misrouted battery cables could come in contact with hot oil cooler lines or sharp objects and damage the insulation.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in an electrical short and possibly afire.
Remedy
Reroute and replace battery cables as necessary.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
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- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Steering
Steering failed causing loss of control.
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