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1987 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND Recall - Campaign #92V052000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1987 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND RECALL - #92V052000

RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

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.

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Vehicle 1987 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
Manufacturer FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Manufactured between 6/1/1986 - 10/1/1989
Recalled on 4/23/1992
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 5/26/1992
# Affected 20,413
Recalled for STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
 
Description 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.
Consequences STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE STEERING COLUMN CANRESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective action 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.
See also 1987 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
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