1998 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW

2 recalls — 19 complaints — 1 TSBs

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Defect Description

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Consequence

RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

FLEETWOOD WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICY... Read more

167,096 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THE HYDRAULIC HOSES WHICH OPERATE THE LEVELING JACK SYSTEM IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSING THE HOSE TO MELT, RELEASING HYDRAULIC FLUID.

Consequence

THIS HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN IGNITE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE ANY DAMAGED HOSES, AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES.

1,915 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.

Complaint Statistics

19 total complaints 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	2
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD	2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS	2
STEERING	1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS	1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH	1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1

Incident date: Feb 1, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW. THE VEHICLE'S DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR RM7732, 71700145 BEGAN LEAKING COOLANT. THE REFRIGERATOR WAS NOT WORKING, AND IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 06E076000. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 4000. *AK

THE AUTO PARK BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD THE MOTOR HOME WHILE PARKED. THE DEALER INVESTIGATED AND FOUND OUT THAT THE BRAKE SHOES WERE WORN OUT AND THE BRAKE CABLE WAS BURNED AND BROKEN, THE CABLE WAS IMPROPERLY LOCATED AS IT WAS TOUCHING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YH

Incident date: Oct 15, 2001

AUTO/PARK WOULD NOT RELEASE. 2ND TIME THIS HAPPEN ONE @ 17000 MIL2S, ONE @ 33000 MILES. *AK

Incident date: Sep 25, 2001

I RECEIVED FROM THE CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION A LETTER STATING THAT THEY HAD RECEIVED REPORTS OF CRASHES THAT MAY BE RELATED TO THE MAINTENANCE OF THE AUTO-APPLY PARKING BRAKE. THE AUTO-PARK BRAKE HAS A TENDENCY TO APPLY ITSELF AS THE VEHICLE IS CRUSING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THIS HAS OCCURED ON MY MO... Read more

Incident date: Nov 9, 1999

MOTOR HOME ON A CHEVROLET CHASSIS; WHEN ENGAGING EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE IT FAILED TO HOLD VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK THERE IS NO PARK IN TRANSMISSION, THE VEHICLE IS HEAVY FOR THIS TYPE OF PARKING... Read more

Incident date: Jun 6, 1998

BECAUSE TWO OF THE MAIN ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS NOT BEING FUSED, WHEN USING THE AIR CONDITIONER, COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTECD. *AK VEHICLE IS NOT WIRED RIGHT CONSUMER CAN NOT RUN BOTH A/C WITH OUT THE ELECTRICAL PANEL GETTI... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 1998

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH IN TURN, MAY CAUSE A FIRE. ALSO PROBLEM WITH THE PLUMBING. *AK.ET.

Incident date: Jun 6, 1998

Incident date: Jun 12, 1998

BRAKES OVERHEAT WHILE DESCENDING GRADE. (SEE ATTACHMENT)

Incident date: Oct 12, 1998

WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH A FUSE BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO DISABLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET TO SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT FELT LIKE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED FROM ONE GEAR TO FIRST GEAR. DEALER HAS WORKED ON PROBLEM SEVERAL TIMES, THEY NOW SAY THAT IT IS FIXED. *AK *ML

GAS TANK FAILURE CAUSING LEAKING.

LOCKS ON THE PASSENGER ENTRY DOOR OPENS DUE TO LATCH FAILURE.

FRAME BENT DUE TO WEAK STRUCTURE.

CARBON MONOXIDE INFILTRATION INTO THE VEHICLE CAUSING POISONING ON TWO OCCASIONS, ONE INCIDENT CHILD REQUIRED HOSPITAL CARE FOR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.

2 injured

WINDSHIELDS LOOSE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

BOLT SHEARED OFF IN STEERING SECTION.

Incident date: May 24, 1998

EXHAUST HANGER STRAP BROKE DAMAGING TAIL PIPE.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 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
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	1

072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FLEETWOOD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CONSUMER MAINTENANCE ADVISORY, GENERATOR FUEL LINES. FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOME OWNERS. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *PE

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.

PE — Closed — Model Year: 1995

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

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

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 (current)	2	19
1997	4	12	View
1996	2	8	View
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

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ALL MODELS	0	0	View
ALTITUDE	0	0	View
AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE	0	0	View
AMERICAN COACH	0	0	View
AMERICAN DREAM	0	0	View
AMERICAN EAGLE	0	0	View

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