2004 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW
6 recalls — 22 complaints — 1 TSBs
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
06V388000 Oct 4, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH GENERAL MOTORS 8.1L V8 ENGINES, IMPROPER HARDENING DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. IF THE DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL ... Read more
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy
WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V225). DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
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.
Complaint Statistics
22 total complaints
3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
| VISIBILITY | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 26, 2014
Incident date: Feb 3, 2014
2004 WORKHORSE PACE ARROW RV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE CONCERNS RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED IN 2010, WHILE HIS SON WAS DRIVING THE RV, HE EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKE FAILURE. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, BUT NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED IN AUG... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Feb 26, 2014
Incident date: Feb 3, 2014
2004 WORKHORSE PACE ARROW RV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE CONCERNS RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED IN 2010, WHILE HIS SON WAS DRIVING THE RV, HE EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKE FAILURE. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, BUT NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED IN AUG... Read more
TIRES
Aug 31, 2013
Incident date: Jul 21, 2013
HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT WITH METAL TIRE MESH TEARING OUT MAJOR GROUND FAULT OUT AND SHORTING MOTOR HOME. STATED LED MILEAGE AND GEAR POSITION NOT IN CIRCUIT WITH GROUND SHORT. NOW LED HAS LINES IN LED AND HARD TO TELL WHAT GEAR MOTOR HOME IS IN. RESEARCH SO FAR INDICATES THAT WORKHORSE AND EVERYONE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 31, 2013
Incident date: Jul 21, 2013
HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT WITH METAL TIRE MESH TEARING OUT MAJOR GROUND FAULT OUT AND SHORTING MOTOR HOME. STATED LED MILEAGE AND GEAR POSITION NOT IN CIRCUIT WITH GROUND SHORT. NOW LED HAS LINES IN LED AND HARD TO TELL WHAT GEAR MOTOR HOME IS IN. RESEARCH SO FAR INDICATES THAT WORKHORSE AND EVERYONE ... Read more
VISIBILITY
Oct 16, 2011
Incident date: Oct 1, 2009
A FEW YEARS AGO I BEGAN NOTICING THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DUAL PANE WINDOWS WERE LOOKING SORT OF SMOKY OR FOGGY LOOKING. EVEN THOUGH I'VE TRIED CLEANING THEM OVER AND OVER AGAIN THE SITUATION HAS CONTINUED TO WORSEN SO MUCH THAT I AM NOW HAVING A HARD TIME SEEING TO TURN AND SWITCH LANES SAFELY. YO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 17, 2011
Incident date: Dec 28, 2010
MOTORHOME 2004 PACE ARROW 36R, SAFETY RECALL 51101-C. AT THE TIME THE CALIPERS WERE REPLACED, CRACKED ROTORS WERE FOUND AND HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 17, 2010
Incident date: Oct 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPERS WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY BUT ALL FOUR ROTORS HAD A QUARTER INCH SIZED CRACK. THE CONTACT HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET TO REPLACE THE ROTORS. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APP... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 21, 2010
Incident date: Apr 18, 2009
UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS THE BRAKES ON MY 2004 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW MOTORHOME (WORKHORSE CHASSIS)WILL PERIODICALLY NOT RELEASE AFTER BEING USED TO SLOW OR STOP THE MOTORHOME. THIS CAUSES SEVERE OVERHEATING AT THE EFFECTED BRAKE AND NECESSITATES TO PULL OFF THE ROAD, LET THE BRAKE COOL, AND HO... Read more
STRUCTURE
Mar 2, 2010
Incident date: Feb 28, 2010
DEFECTIVE WELDS FOUND WHERE HITCH RECEIVER ATTACHES TO CHASSIS. *TR
TRAILER HITCHES
Mar 2, 2010
Incident date: Feb 28, 2010
DEFECTIVE WELDS FOUND WHERE HITCH RECEIVER ATTACHES TO CHASSIS. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Dec 30, 2009
Incident date: Feb 14, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW RV, WITH A WORKHORSE CHASSIS. AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A STRONG BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE BRAKES LOCKING. T... Read more
VISIBILITY
Mar 3, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 2007
ON MY FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOME HAS DUAL PANE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS THAT ARE FOGGY BETWEEN THE TWO PANES OF GLASS. THEY ARE GETTING TO THE POINT THAT THE DRIVER HAS A VERY HARD TIME SEEING THROUGH THEN AND AT NIGHT TIME YOU CAN NOT SEE AT ALL. CALL WAS MADE AND WAS TOLD IT WAS MY PROB... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 1, 2008
Incident date: Sep 29, 2008
SMELLED BURNING THEN ABS LIGHT CAME ON. BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN I TRIED TO STOP. HAD TO PUMP BRAKES TO STOP. STOPPED AND CHECKED FLUID, ETC., COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. CONTINUED ON OUR WAY WITHOUT INCIDENT, BUT ABS LIGHT STAYED ON. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 4, 2008
Incident date: May 19, 2008
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE DASH BOARD, HE SMELLED BURNING RUBBER AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP WHILE PUMPING THE BRAKE. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONTINUE TO PUMP THE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 30, 2008
Incident date: May 22, 2008
WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 PACE ARROW MOTORHOME, MY ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON; WHEN I STOPPED TO CHECK OUT THE VEHICLE, I NOTED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS SMOKING. IMMEDIATELY DROVE 12 MILES TO AN RV SERVICE FACILITY, WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPER HAD FROZEN IN AN ENGAGED POSITION, ... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Dec 12, 2006
Incident date: Dec 1, 2006
PROPANE EXHAUST LEAK INSIDE MOTOR HOME WHEN THE REFRIGERATOR IS OPERATING ON PROPANE AND INSTALLED IN A SLIDE OUT. THE VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR THE REFRIGERATOR THAT IS INSTALLED IN A MOTOR HOME SLIDE OUT HAS A BOTTOM AND TOP VENTS ON THE SIDE OF THE MOTOR HOME. CONVENTION VENTING FOR REFRIGERATOR... Read more
2 injured
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Sep 22, 2005
Incident date: Sep 1, 2005
PACE ARROW MOTORHOME MIRROR EDGES ARE DANGEROUSLY EXPOSED.*MR THE CONSUMER WAS CUT TWICE BY THE MIRROR EDEGES. *JB
1 injured
STRUCTURE
Mar 23, 2005
Incident date: Mar 1, 2005
2004 PACE ARROW 37C FLEETWOOD, MOTOR HOME BUILT OVER WEIGHT, THIS POSES UNSAFE CONDITION AND VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV HAD OTHER ISSUES SUCH AS THE BATH ROOM DOOR HITTING THE CURTAIN VALANCE, THE TRIM WAS MISSING IN THE LIVING ROOM AND HALL. THE TV RECEIVER WAS MISSING,... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Mar 23, 2005
Incident date: Mar 1, 2005
2004 PACE ARROW 37C FLEETWOOD, MOTOR HOME BUILT OVER WEIGHT, THIS POSES UNSAFE CONDITION AND VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV HAD OTHER ISSUES SUCH AS THE BATH ROOM DOOR HITTING THE CURTAIN VALANCE, THE TRIM WAS MISSING IN THE LIVING ROOM AND HALL. THE TV RECEIVER WAS MISSING,... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Dec 23, 2004
Incident date: Aug 30, 2004
UNABLE TO SEE OUT OF ONE THIRD OF THE DRIVER'S SIDEVIEW MIRROR OF MY NEW MOTORHOME. THE DRIVER'S DOOR POST OBSCURES THE LEFT ONE THIRD OF THE MIRROR. THE ONLY WAY I CAN SEE OUT OF ALL THE MIRROR IS TO LEAN FORWARD IN MY DRIVER'S SEAT.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Sep 8, 2004
Incident date: Jul 15, 2004
WHILE DOING A WALK THROUGH A NEW MOTOR HOME THERE WAS A SMELL OF PROPANE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT PROPANE TANK WAS LEAKING. *AK THE TECHNICIAN SAID HE FOUND TWO LEAKS AND REPAIRED THEM. WHILE ON A TRIP THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED ANOTHER LEAK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FILL VALVE. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 4, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2004
RV VEHICLE DRIVING CONTROL CENTER FLASHES( ALL INSTRUMENT LIGHTS AND NEEDLES FLASHED AND MOVED BACK AND FORTH FOR SEVERAL SECONDS BEFORE GOING TOTALLY BLACK. THEN RESETS EXCEPT FOR THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR. IT WILL ONLY RESET WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins — 2004 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 (current) | 6 | 22 | |
| 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 | 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 |