1990 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1990 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
The 1990 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1990 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1990 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND, potentially affecting up to 20,413 vehicles.
Recall 92V052000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
| 20,413 vehicles affected
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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1990 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionspringsbags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
HAD STARTED MOTORHOME WHEN MOTORHOME CAUGHT FIRE. FIRE DEPT WAS CALLED & PUT FLAMES OUT. MOTORHOME TOTALED. FIRE DEPT REPORT & INSURANCE INSPECTOR CONCURRED THAT ELECTRICAL WIRING WAS CAUSE OF THE FIRE. *AK *SLC
BOLTS AND BRACKETS THAT HOLD ENGINE KEEP BREAKING.
SMOG PUMP FAILED, IT FROZE UP.
BEDROOM LIGHT FAILED DUE TO RUSTING OF THE SWITCH/LEAKING.
ROOF LEAKS, CRACK IN THE CORNERS.
Safety Rating for the 1990 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1990 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
- 1985 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 1 complaint
- 1986 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 2 complaints
- 1987 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 5 complaints
- 1988 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 2 complaints
- 1989 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 3 complaints
- 1990 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND (current)
- 1991 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 7 complaints
- 1992 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 2 complaints
- 1993 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 6 complaints
- 1994 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 13 complaints
- 1995 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 20 complaints
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- FLEETWOOD FLAIR — 84 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 77 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD FLEETWOOD — 76 total complaints