Recalls for 1990 Fleetwood Bounder

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Posted on: 1992-04-23
Description
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.

Consequence
Steering wheel separation from the steering column canresult in complete loss of steering control and a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
System: steering.vehicle description: motorhomes built on a general motors p30 chassis.note: fleet enterprises, inc.  Indicates that someone other than the dealer caninspect the motorhome and install the missing clips.  Should the correctiveaction be accomplished by someone other than a fleetwood dealer, theinstructions provided must be followed carefully.

DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Posted on: 1990-03-30
Description
Metal formed ends of seat belt anchorage bar may be cracked.

Consequence
Seat belt anchorages would not sustain seat belt loads ina crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

Corrective Action
Replace top plate weldment, including seat belt anchorage bar, on seat pedestals.

Notes
Note:kustom fit, a division of bostrom seating, inc., initiated this recall and will implement the recall action on the seats installed in motorhomes at fleetwood enterprises, inc.  Dealerships.system: seat belt anchorages.vehicle description: motorhomes.

DEFECT #3 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Posted on: 1990-02-22
Description
The television mounted in the front overhead cabinet may be insecurely mounted, and could vibrate loose and fall.

Consequence
Falling tv could strike the driver or front seat passenger, or could distract the driver's attention, creating the potential for an accident.

Corrective Action
Add two retaining brackets to prevent the tv from moving out of its cabinet.

Notes
System: other equipment - tv.vehicle category: motorhome.