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
The worst 1990 Fleetwood Southwind problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine2
- Suspension2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Engine2
- Suspension2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is 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.
- Risk
- Steering wheel separation from the steering column canresult in complete loss of steering control and a vehicle accident.
- 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.
Recall number 92V052000 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 1990 Fleetwood Southwind
Defect investigations
Front brakes fail
There is no summary currently available
PE91075
What 1990 Fleetwood Southwind owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Bolts and brackets that hold engine keep breaking.
Vehicle has had continuous suspension problems since ownership, breaks loose from the frame, the vehicle is very hard to control on the road.
Vehicle went out of control due to design of springs, causing vehicle to sway/vibrate.
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Questions about the 1990 Fleetwood Southwind
Is the 1990 Fleetwood Southwind reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1990 Fleetwood Southwind, 1.3 times a typical Southwind model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Fleetwood Southwind?
Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is suspension (2).
How many recalls does the 1990 Fleetwood Southwind have?
1 recall, covering steering.
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