1989 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER Recalls (2)

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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Campaign:

93V065000 on 04/27/1993

Component:

Visibility:windshield wiper/washer

Manufactured:

12/31/1988 - 01/31/1989

Affected:

74

Defect:

The windshield wiper system hardware was incorrectly mounted, causing wiper blade overtravel and premature wear, and in extreme cases, the wiper blades may fail to correctly travel over the windshield.

Consequence:

Insufficient windshield wiper performance reducesoperator visibility in inclement weather and could result in a vehicle accident.

Correction:

Modify the mounting of the windshield wiper hardware and replace the passenger side pivot arm.

Notes:

System: visual systems; windshield wipers.vehicle description: motorhomes.

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