1996 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW
2 recalls — 8 complaints — 1 TSBs
96V238000 Nov 25, 1996
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect Description
THE FRONT IMPACT BEAM INSTALLED ON THESE MOTOR HOMES CAN FALL TO THE GROUND FORWARD OF THE FRONT AXLE.
Consequence
THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL TO THE VEHICLE OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MOTOR HOME IMPACT BEAM SUPPORT BRACKETS TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT SUPPORT.
96V220000 Nov 1, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
MISWIRING OF THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMP RECEPTACLE FOR THE REPLACEABLE HALOGEN LAMP CAUSES A NONCOMPLIANCE TO FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAUSES REDUCED LIGHTING LEVELS WITH THE LOW BEAM OPERATION RESULTING IN REDUCED VISIBILITY DURING DARK DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND MODIFY THE MOTOR HOME WIRING TO PROVIDE CORRECT CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE | 1 |
| VISIBILITY | 1 |
VISIBILITY
Sep 12, 2011
Incident date: Sep 2, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 62 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD RUBBER GASKET DETACHED FROM THE FRAME WHICH CAUSED THE GLASS TO FRACTURE AND BLOW INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE HE NOTICED EXTREMELY SMALL PARTICLES O... Read more
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR
Jul 27, 2006
Incident date: Jul 15, 2006
1996 PACE ARROW MOTORHOME ON A CHEVY P30 CHASSIS. AUTO PARK LOCKS UP WITH NO NOTICE. *JB
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE
Jul 27, 2006
Incident date: Jul 15, 2006
1996 PACE ARROW MOTORHOME ON A CHEVY P30 CHASSIS. AUTO PARK LOCKS UP WITH NO NOTICE. *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
May 28, 2003
Incident date: Apr 27, 2003
WHILE DRIVING ALONG INTERSTATE 10 IN MY 1996 PACE ARROW "RV" MADE BY FLEETWOOD THE FRONT WINDSHIELDS FELL INTO THE DRIVING AREA. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH AND THE FRONT WINDSHEILDS FELL INTO AND SHATTERED INTO THE DRIVING AREA. I WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN AND PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND STOP SAFELY. ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
May 28, 2003
Incident date: Apr 27, 2003
WHILE DRIVING BOTH WINDSHIELDS BLEW IN THE VEHICLE. *TT
1 injured
PARKING BRAKE
May 6, 2003
Incident date: Nov 29, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED. *JB RELAY, PRESSURE SWITCH AND BRAKE CABLE WERE REPLACED. *TT
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 22, 2001
Incident date: May 5, 2001
GRILL ASSEMBLY CAME LOSE DUE TO BOLTS RUSTING AND DROPPING DOWN ONTO BATTERY. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Oct 20, 1998
RECALL WORK COMPLETED ON HEAD LIGHTS, HOWEVER ADJUSTED IMPROPERLY.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1996 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
336
Feb 15, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR BENDIX WASHER/DRYER. *JD
NHTSA Safety Investigations — FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE98015
Opened: Mar 11, 1998 — Closed: Aug 31, 1998
CO INTRUSION
ALLEGED THAT CARBON MONOXIDE ENTERS THE SLEEPING AREA WHILE RUNNING THE ONAN GENERATOR AT NIGHT
FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW across all model years (1987–2023).
77
Total Recalls
216
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths
FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | View |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 2007 | 5 | 1 | View |
| 2006 | 5 | 3 | View |
| 2005 | 4 | 13 | View |
| 2004 | 6 | 22 | View |
| 2003 | 7 | 13 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 6 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 17 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 18 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 19 | View |
| 1997 | 4 | 12 | View |
| 1996 (current) | 2 | 8 | |
| 1995 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 18 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 9 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 12 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 1 | View |