NHTSA Complaint #10198897 — 1998 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10198897 |
| Vehicle | 1998 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 16,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FLEETWOOD RV. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH HE HEARD A BANG THEN FELT WIND COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN HE PULLED OVER, HE NOTICED A CRACK ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. A REPRESENTATIVE INSPECTED THE RV AND STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD NEEDED MORE FIBERGLASS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WOULD CAVE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18,337 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000.
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