Vehicle recall 78V092000 · April 25, 1978
1978 Southwind Southwind
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: motorhomes.system: steering; column bolts.consequences of defect: heavy road loads into the steering system could causeloosening or failure of this bolt, resulting in loss of steering control and avehicle accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V092000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 25, 1978
- Filed by
- FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 69
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Southwind Southwind (1978): 1978
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