Recall
Southwind Southwind — 78V092000
NHTSA ID
78V092000
Make
Southwind
Model
Southwind
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1978-04-25
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
69
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.