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1990 Fleetwood Southwind

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Nov 6, 1998
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Apr 14, 1992
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1990 Fleetwood Southwind, most frequently naming the engine, suspension and body & structure categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 1 NHTSA investigation names it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine225.0%
  • Suspension225.0%
  • Body & structure112.5%
  • Electrical112.5%
  • Exterior lighting112.5%
  • Visibility112.5%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
92V052000

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Apr 14, 1992
20,413 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE STEERING COLUMN CANRESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The 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 STEERING WHEEL NUT INSPECTION AND CLIP INSTALLATION IS COMPLETED.
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE91075ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

FRONT BRAKES FAIL

Opened May 23, 1991
Closed Aug 21, 1991

There is no summary currently available

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Electrical
Filed Nov 6, 1998
Fire reported

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

NHTSA ID
830269
Incident
Jul 24, 1998
Engine
Filed Mar 25, 1998

BOLTS AND BRACKETS THAT HOLD ENGINE KEEP BREAKING.

NHTSA ID
533096
Incident
Jan 1, 1992
Body & structureEngineExterior lighting+2 more
Filed Jan 9, 1998

VEHICLE HAS HAD CONTINUOUS SUSPENSION PROBLEMS SINCE OWNERSHIP, BREAKS LOOSE FROM THE FRAME, THE VEHICLE IS VERY HARD TO CONTROL ON THE ROAD.

NHTSA ID
528019
Incident
Oct 31, 1991
Suspension
Filed May 9, 1995

VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL DUE TO DESIGN OF SPRINGS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY/VIBRATE. *SKD

NHTSA ID
489857
Incident
May 9, 1995

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Fleetwood Southwind by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2023160—
2022150—
2021160—
2020150—
2019020—
2018040—
2017110—
2016130—
2015020—
2014130—
2012310—
2011040—
2010030—
2009010—
2008020—
2007330—
2006460—
2005840—
2004138152.9
2003248153.2
2002451—
2001440—
2000840—
1999720—
1998131038.5
1997820—
1996111040.0
1995150031.7
1994900—
1993520—
1992210—
1991611—
1990Viewing411—
1989320—
1988220—
1987120—
1986110—
1985131—
1984320—
1983120—
1982010—
1981010—
1980010—
1979010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.