1978 SOUTHWIND SOUTHWIND Recall

Campaign:

78V092000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Steering:wheel and handle bar

Manufactured:

01/31/1978 - 01/31/1978

Affected:

69

Defect:

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.

Correction:

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the bolt with one of sufficient strength and add a self-locking nut.

Notes:

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.

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