2003 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW
7 recalls — 13 complaints — 1 TSBs
09V312000 Jul 28, 2009
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 MOTORHOMES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 24, 2004 AND MARCH 11, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD MODEL 1200LR, 1200LRIM, AND 1201LRIM REFRIGERATORS WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 1273701 AND 1536607, NON-CONSECUTIVELY. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION... Read more
Consequence
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
FLEETWOOD RV WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLE'S REFRIGERATOR WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD RV AT 1-800-509-3418 OR NORCOLD'S RECALL CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101.
09V198000 Jun 2, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 509 MY 2001-2008 CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENE... Read more
Consequence
THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731. WORKHORSE WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER ... Read more
08V320000 Jul 15, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 70,101 MY 2003-2007 SOUTHWIND, PACE ARROW, BOUNDER, FLAIR, STORM, FIESTA, TERRA GAS CLASS A MOTOR HOMES; BOUNDER, DISCOVERY, PROVIDENCE, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, REVOLUTION, AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN HERITAGE, AMERICAN TRADITION DIESEL CLASS A MOTOR HOMES; JAMBOREE TIOGA CLASS C... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
FLEETWOOD IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). 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. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIS... Read more
07V120000 Mar 19, 2007
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
06V115000 Apr 12, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101 "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS" AND NO. 105 "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." IF THE BRAKE FAIL INPUT FALLS BELOW ... Read more
Consequence
AT NIGHT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR WHICH COULD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN AND REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
04V352000 Jul 20, 2004
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH DRAW TITE HITCH RECEIVERS MAY BE MISSING ONE OR MORE WELDS BETWEEN THE HITCH RECEIVER BOX AND THE BOTTOM SUPPORT PLATE.
Consequence
THE WELDS COULD BREAK, ALLOWING THE HITCH RECEIVER BOX AND THE TOWED LOAD TO SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE HITCH RECEIVER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
03V344000 Sep 16, 2003
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS, THE HYDRAULIC HOSE OPERATING THE LEVELING JACK SYSTEM WAS ROUTED SO IT PLACES THE HOSE TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST. THE HOT EXHAUST CAN CAUSE THE HYDRAULIC HOSE TO MELT OR ABRADE, RELEASING HYDRAULIC FLUID.
Consequence
IF THE HYDRAULIC FLUID SHOULD IGNITE BY AN EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATING TUBE OR OTHER HEAT SOURCE, THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DAMAGED HOSES AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 3, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOUL... Read more
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 20, 2012
Incident date: Mar 26, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, HE SMELLED A FUEL ODOR WITHIN THE CABIN. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY AND THEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST PIPE BROKE IN HALF, CAUSIN... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 1, 2011
Incident date: Apr 18, 2011
I WAS RETURNING HOME FROM FLORIDA THIS SPRING AND HAD HEARD A NOISE LIKE I HAD HIT SOMETHING IN THE ROAD BUT DID NOT SEE ANYTHING AT THE TIME. WHEN WE STOPPED FOR FUEL WALKING AROUND THE MOTORHOME I SAW THAT THE HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS MISSING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY 37A 2003 PACE ARROW THAT H... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 4, 2010
Incident date: Apr 5, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW EQUIPPED WITH A WORKHORSE CHASSIS. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE REAR BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE BRAKES FOR THE CHASSIS BUT THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 4, 2008
Incident date: Jul 16, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW WITH THE 2003 WORKHORSE CHASSIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED BURNING BRAKES. THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO STOP; HOWEVER, HE WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER. HE CHECKED THE BRAKES AND NOTICED THAT BOTH FRONT WH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Dec 7, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
2003 PACE ARROW MOTOR HOME WITH BRAKE FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKES HAVE FAILED TWICE PUTTING HIS FAMILY AND OTHERS IN DANGER. HE STATES THAT THE BRAKE FLUID IN THE PASSENGER SIDE RESERVOIR WAS VERY HOT. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dec 7, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
2003 PACE ARROW MOTOR HOME WITH BRAKE FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKES HAVE FAILED TWICE PUTTING HIS FAMILY AND OTHERS IN DANGER. HE STATES THAT THE BRAKE FLUID IN THE PASSENGER SIDE RESERVOIR WAS VERY HOT. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Sep 7, 2007
Incident date: Oct 27, 2006
DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR FAILED AND SPEWED YELLOW MATERIAL INTO THE COOLING AREA. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE SERIAL NUMBER IS IN THE RANGE LISTED ON THE RECALL. CUSTOMER REPLACED THE ENTIRE COOLING UNIT IN OCTOBER 2006. **NAR**KB A FATIGUE CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE BOILER TUBE WHICH RELEASED THE PRESSURIZ... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Dec 22, 2006
Incident date: Dec 22, 2006
TL* - THE CONTACT READ IN THE GOOD SAMARITAN MAGAZINE THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON DOMETIC REFRIGERATORS, WHICH IS IN HIS 2003/FLEETWOOD/PACE ARROW RV. THE DETAILS IN THE MAGAZINE INDICATE THE REFRIGERATOR COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE. THE CONTACT HAS NOT HAD ANY INCIDENTS WITH HIS DOMETIC REF... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
Sep 8, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
2003 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW MOTOR HOME PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT AND FIXTURE FLEW OFF THE VEHICLE. *KB THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE HEADLIGHT FIXTURE WAS INSTALLED BY USING GLUE. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 9, 2006
Incident date: May 26, 2005
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FIVE TIMES. THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE PUMPED MANY TIMES TO STOP THE VEHICLE.*AK UPDATED 9/15/2006 - WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PUSHED THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE LOW PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *N... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 14, 2006
Incident date: Jul 13, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THERE WAS A CHATTERING NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE METAL HITTING METAL COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC.*AK
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
Apr 4, 2005
Incident date: Apr 2, 2005
CONSUMER'S MOTOR HOME WAS PLUGGED INTO THE OUTLET CONNECTED TO HIS SON'S HOME WHEN THE VEHICLE'S FLOOR STARTED TO SMOKE. MOTOR HOME BECAME ENGULFED WITH SMOKE. THE PLUG WAS PULLED OUT BEFORE THERE WAS A FIRE, HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS WITHOUT POWER. MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE.*AK
SEATS
Feb 4, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
2003 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW MOTOR HOME WITH FACTORY INSTALLED SWIVEL, ROCKER, RECLINER CHAIR. CHAIR WILL SWIVEL, ROCK AND BANG AGAINST THE WALL WHILE TRAVELING DISTRACTING THE DRIVER FROM THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. HAD FACTORY "FIX IT KIT" INSTALLED, DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK
Technical Service Bulletins — 2003 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 |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
0251
Dec 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
AIR INTAKE BAFFLE PROCEDURE/INSTALLATION WHICH MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO STALLING OR SPUTTERING DURING HEAVY RAINS OR WHEN WATER IS SPRAYED DIRECTLY AT THE FRONT END. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE ALSO. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING FLEET
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
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 (current) | 7 | 13 | |
| 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 | 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 |