Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 78V-092 · 1978 Southwind Southwind
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall 78V-092 covers 69 1978 Southwind Southwind for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V092000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 1978 to February 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.