Recall campaign78V092000
Recall 78V092000: 1978 Southwind Southwind
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
- Report received
- Apr 25, 1978
- Manufacturer
- Fleetwood ent., inc.
- Potentially affected
- 69vehicles
- Model years
- 1978
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
An incorrectly heat treated bolt and non-locking nut was installed to secure the joint between the steering column and the steering sector of some motor homes.
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the bolt with one of sufficient strength and add a self-locking nut.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1978 Southwind Southwind1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.