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1993 Fleetwood Southwind problems

The most common problem on the 1993 Fleetwood Southwind is brakes. It has 1.7 times the complaints of a typical Southwind model year.

Typical year1.7x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
1
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 1993 Fleetwood Southwind problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    3
  • Engine
    1
  • Steering
    1

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    3
  • Engine
    1
  • Steering
    1

Recalls 1

Vehicle speed controlReported April 30, 1993 · 359 vehicles affected
What is wrong
While operating the engine in reverse gear, engine torque causes the engine to roll, causing the throttle modulator cable assembly to contact the floor and bind the throttle cable holding the throttle in an open position.
Risk
The throttle cable binding while the throttle is in anopen position causes loss of engine speed control which could result in anaccident.
Remedy
Relocation of raised floor support hardware on the box portion of the motorhome.

Recall number 93V076000 · Recall details

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What 1993 Fleetwood Southwind owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 5, 2001 · Engine · OH · fire

Antifreeze leak caused engine fire while driving(ohio traffic crash report). Nlm

Filed Nov 9, 2000 · Brakes · CA · 2 injuries

Vehicle was coming around a curve and the brakes failed, there was never an emergency brake installed, the vehicle crashed and 2 people were injured.

Filed Jun 23, 1999 · Brakes · OK

When applying the brakes there was little braking ability because of the collapsing of the brake line. Brake line was replaced by the owner. Please provide any further details.

Filed Nov 13, 1998 · Brakes · OR

When driving and applying the brakes they are very hard and aren't stopping the vehicle. Vehicle has been to the dealer three times, and the dealer can't determine the problem.

Filed Sep 30, 1996 · Steering · RI

Difficult to maintain lane position due to steering problems.

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Questions about the 1993 Fleetwood Southwind

Is the 1993 Fleetwood Southwind reliable?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1993 Fleetwood Southwind, 1.7 times a typical Southwind model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Fleetwood Southwind?

Brakes, with 3 complaints. Next is engine (1).

How many recalls does the 1993 Fleetwood Southwind have?

1 recall, covering vehicle speed control.

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