1993 Fleetwood Southwind

Recalls

2 recalls name the 1993 Fleetwood Southwind. Newest first.

• Structure

  Aug 20, 1993NHTSA 93E0240001,190 vehiclesEquipment

  The front left jack on these motorhomes may be improperly installed.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  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.

  Remedy

  A stop will be added to the rear two mounting bolts of the jack.

  Full recall details →

• Vehicle speed control

  Apr 30, 1993NHTSA 93V076000359 vehicles

  While operating the engine in reverse gear, engine torque causes the engine to roll, causing the throttle modulator cable assembly to contact the floor and bind the throttle cable holding the throttle in an open position.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  The throttle cable binding while the throttle IS in anopen position causes loss of engine speed control which could result in anaccident.

  Remedy

  Relocation of raised floor support hardware on the box portion of the motorhome.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Service brakes, hydraulic3
2. Engine and engine cooling1
3. Parking brake1
4. Steering1

Latest complaints

• May 21, 2002OHFire
  Engine and engine cooling

  Antifreeze leak caused engine fire while driving(ohio traffic crash report). nlm

• Nov 20, 2000CA2 injuries
  Parking brake · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components

  Vehicle was coming around a curve and the brakes failed, there was never an emergency brake installed, the vehicle crashed and 2 people were injured. *slc

• Jun 23, 1999OK
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  When applying the brakes there was little braking ability because of the collapsing of the brake line. brake line was replaced by the owner. Please provide any further details.

• Nov 13, 1998OR
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components

  When driving and applying the brakes they are very hard and aren't stopping the vehicle. Vehicle has been to the dealer three times, and the dealer can't determine the problem. *Ak

• Oct 29, 1996RI
  Steering

  Difficult to maintain lane position due to steering problems.

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