1983 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 83V059000 on 06/30/1983
- Component:
- Wheels:cap/cover/hub
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1982 - 04/30/1983
- Affected:
- 841
- Defect:
- The decorative wheel covers may contact the tire sidewalls resulting in damage to the tires.
- Correction:
- Inspection and replacement of tires, if necessary, and replacement of wheel covers.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: motorhomes.system: suspension; wheel cover.consequences of defect: damage could result in complete failure of tiresidewall, sudden loss of air pressure, possible loss of vehicle control, and anaccident.note: owner is instructed to remove wheel covers and retaining clips untildealer can inspect the vehicle.
- Campaign:
- 85V106000 on 08/29/1985
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1979 - 07/31/1985
- Affected:
- 28,545
- Defect:
- Main fuel tank filler cap may disengage suddenly when removing the cap for refueling. the sudden cap disengagement permits expulsion of vapor and under some circumstances, sprays gasoline around the surrounding area or persons. consequence of defect: the gasoline spillage may cause a fire and/or an explosion if an ignition source is present.
- Correction:
- Requires the replacement of the single stage bayonet cap with a two stage cap which requires an additional rotation prior to removal. also a warning label sticker will be issued to be installed just above the gasoline fill opening.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: motorhomes. system: fuel tank cap.
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