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NHTSA recall 92V052000

Steering · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

April 14, 1992report date
20,413units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: Steering wheel separation from the steering column canresult in complete loss of steering control and a vehicle accident.

The fix: 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…

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

1987 Fleetwood Bounder, 1988 Fleetwood Bounder, 1989 Fleetwood Bounder, 1990 Fleetwood Bounder, 1987 Fleetwood Eagle, 1988 Fleetwood Eagle, 1989 Fleetwood Eagle, 1990 Fleetwood Eagle, 1987 Fleetwood Eleganza, 1988 Fleetwood Eleganza, 1989 Fleetwood Eleganza, 1990 Fleetwood Eleganza, 1987 Fleetwood Pace Arrow, 1988 Fleetwood Pace Arrow, 1989 Fleetwood Pace Arrow, 1990 Fleetwood Pace Arrow, 1987 Fleetwood Southwind, 1988 Fleetwood Southwind, 1989 Fleetwood Southwind, 1990 Fleetwood Southwind.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 92V052000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.