1989 Fleetwood Southwind
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1989 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 1989 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.
Missing or misapplied support clip creates potential for rear brake line fracture due to fatiguing.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fracture could result in decreased braking performance.which could cause an accident.
Remedy
Repair brake clip, as necessary.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
I write this short memo to highlight a potentially deadly design flaw with our (and most likely other similar models) southwind rv's (chassis number [xxx]) that resulted in a complete loss of braking ability. (This IS not a claim for reimbursement, it IS intended to alert you in time to evaluate…
I write this short memo to highlight a potentially deadly design flaw with our (and most likely other similar models) southwind rv's (chassis number [xxx]) that resulted in a complete loss of braking ability. (This IS not a claim for reimbursement, it IS intended to alert you in time to evaluate the defect and alert others before lives are possibly lost. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Structure › Body
Side of vehicle was designed in two pieces, the horizontal strip that secures the two pieces failed.
- Structure › Body
Cracks on the exterior corners of the door/windows.
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