FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 1993: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 93V076000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FLEETWOOD | SOUTHWIND | 1993 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1993-08-16 | 1993-04-30 | 1993-05-11 |
Production Dates: 1989-09-01 - 1992-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 359
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THE THROTTLE CABLE BINDING WHILE THE THROTTLE IS IN ANOPEN POSITION CAUSES LOSS OF ENGINE SPEED CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
RELOCATION OF RAISED FLOOR SUPPORT HARDWARE ON THE BOX PORTION OF THE MOTORHOME.
SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.
