Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 83V-073 · 1983 Fleetwood Pace Arrow

FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall 83V-073 covers 188 1983 Fleetwood Pace Arrow for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 1983.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1881 model

ReportedAug 9, 1983Owners notified Aug 19, 1983

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 83V073000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING RING MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. THIS COULD ALLOW THE ATTACHMENT NUT TO UNSCREW, RESULTING IN A SEPARATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL FROM THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT.

What to do

The fix

UPON INSPECTION, A STEERING WHEEL ATTACHMENT NUT RETAINING RING WILL BE INSTALLED. THE OWNER ALSO HAS THE OPTION OF INSTALLING THE RING HIMSELF.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES.SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL ATTACHMENT RETAINER RING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Fleetwood Pace Arrow1983

Built from October 1, 1982 to July 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.