SOUTHWIND UNSPECIFIED 1978: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V092000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWIND | UNSPECIFIED | 1978 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1978-04-25 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-02-01 - 1978-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 69
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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 DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BOLT WITH ONE OF SUFFICIENT STRENGTH AND ADD A SELF-LOCKING NUT.
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.
