1990 Fleetwood Southwind Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1990 Fleetwood Southwind has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Suspension (2 reports).

1Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Southwind?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1990 Fleetwood Southwind recalls

Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Recall 92V052Apr 14, 199220,413 vehicles affected

Most common 1990 Fleetwood Southwind problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Suspension2
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Visibility1
Structure1
Exterior Lighting1
Electrical System1

What owners report

1998-11-06, Electrical System
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
1998-04-20, Engine And Engine Cooling
BOLTS AND BRACKETS THAT HOLD ENGINE KEEP BREAKING.
1998-03-23, Suspension
VEHICLE HAS HAD CONTINUOUS SUSPENSION PROBLEMS SINCE OWNERSHIP, BREAKS LOOSE FROM THE FRAME, THE VEHICLE IS VERY HARD TO CONTROL ON THE ROAD.
1995-06-15, Suspension
VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL DUE TO DESIGN OF SPRINGS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY/VIBRATE. *SKD

1990 Fleetwood Southwind questions

Does the 1990 Fleetwood Southwind have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1990 Fleetwood Southwind: Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Fleetwood Southwind?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Visibility (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Fleetwood Southwind has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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