1989 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND Recalls (2)

Campaign:

89V145000 on 09/10/1989

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Manufactured:

06/30/1988 - 06/30/1989

Affected:

320

Defect:

Missing or misapplied support clip creates potential for rear brake line fracture due to fatiguing.

Consequence:

Fracture could result in decreased braking performance.which could cause an accident.

Correction:

Repair brake clip, as necessary.

Notes:

System: brake support clip.vehicle description: motorhomes on john deere chassis with either a rubber rearaxle suspension or a tag axle installed.

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Campaign:

92V052000 on 04/22/1992

Component:

Steering:wheel and handle bar

Manufactured:

05/31/1986 - 09/30/1989

Affected:

20,413

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

Steering wheel separation from the steering column canresult in complete loss of steering control and a vehicle accident.

Correction:

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.

Notes:

System: steering.vehicle description: motorhomes built on a general motors p30 chassis.note: fleet enterprises, inc. indicates that someone other than the dealer caninspect the motorhome and install the missing clips. should the correctiveaction be accomplished by someone other than a fleetwood dealer, theinstructions provided must be followed carefully.

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