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.
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Manufacturer safety record
Southwind Problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA holds 4 owner complaints and 1 recalls for Southwind vehicles from 1978 to 1985. The most complained-about model is the Motorhome (3 complaints).
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Southwind models
All time
Most complained-about Southwind vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1985 Southwind Motorhome | 3 | 0 | - |
| 2 | 1978 Southwind Southwind | 1 | 1 | - |
Latest Southwind recalls
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data