1993 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
The 1993 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), and Parking Brake (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1993 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1993 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND, potentially affecting up to 1,549 vehicles.
Recall 93E024000 — STRUCTURE
| 1,190 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FRONT LEFT JACK ON THESE MOTORHOMES MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.
Consequence: IMPROPERLY INSTALLED JACKS CAN JAM THE STEERING ARMWHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE STEERING GEAR BOX. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE FAILURE TOTURN THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT.
Remedy: A STOP WILL BE ADDED TO THE REAR TWO MOUNTING BOLTS OF THE JACK.
View full details →Recall 93V076000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 359 vehicles affected
Defect: WHILE OPERATING THE ENGINE IN REVERSE GEAR, ENGINE TORQUE CAUSES THE ENGINE TO ROLL, CAUSING THE THROTTLE MODULATOR CABLE ASSEMBLY TO CONTACT THE FLOOR AND BIND THE THROTTLE CABLE HOLDING THE THROTTLE IN AN OPEN POSITION.
Consequence: THE THROTTLE CABLE BINDING WHILE THE THROTTLE IS IN ANOPEN POSITION CAUSES LOSS OF ENGINE SPEED CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
Remedy: RELOCATION OF RAISED FLOOR SUPPORT HARDWARE ON THE BOX PORTION OF THE MOTORHOME.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1993 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ANTIFREEZE LEAK CAUSED ENGINE FIRE WHILE DRIVING(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
VEHICLE WAS COMING AROUND A CURVE AND THE BRAKES FAILED, THERE WAS NEVER AN EMERGENCY BRAKE INSTALLED, THE VEHICLE CRASHED AND 2 PEOPLE WERE INJURED. *SLC
VEHICLE WAS COMING AROUND A CURVE AND THE BRAKES FAILED, THERE WAS NEVER AN EMERGENCY BRAKE INSTALLED, THE VEHICLE CRASHED AND 2 PEOPLE WERE INJURED. *SLC
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE WAS LITTLE BRAKING ABILITY BECAUSE OF THE COLLAPSING OF THE BRAKE LINE. BRAKE LINE WAS REPLACED BY THE OWNER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
WHEN DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY ARE VERY HARD AND AREN'T STOPPING THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
View all Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1993 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
- 1988 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 2 complaints
- 1989 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 3 complaints
- 1990 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 8 complaints
- 1991 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 7 complaints
- 1992 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 2 complaints
- 1993 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND (current)
- 1994 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 13 complaints
- 1995 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 20 complaints
- 1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 14 complaints
- 1997 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 11 complaints
- 1998 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 14 complaints
Other FLEETWOOD Models
- FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 460 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 216 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY — 148 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PROWLER — 120 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 95 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD FLAIR — 84 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 77 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD FLEETWOOD — 76 total complaints