2005 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW
4 recalls — 13 complaints — 2 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
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.
06V218000 Jun 19, 2006
STEERING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.
Consequence
THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06V148000) AND WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
3 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 1 |
| VISIBILITY | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 18, 2015
Incident date: Oct 6, 2014
THE BRAKE CALIPER(S)LOCKED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ROTORS, CALIPERS, PADS AND ABS SENSORS. THERE WAS A RECALL FROM WORKHORSE / NAVISTAR AND THIS VEHICLE WAS SERVICED IN 2010 AT APPROXIMATELY 3,500 MILES. I HAVE CONTACTED WORKHORSE/NAVISTAR REGARDING THE BRAKE ISSUE HOWEVER THEY STATED THAT THE REC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 3, 2015
Incident date: Feb 14, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE FRONT BRAKES SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE CALIPERS WER... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 21, 2014
Incident date: Jul 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT DUE TO THE FAILURE THE CONTACT WAS ALMOST INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE CO... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 26, 2012
Incident date: Oct 1, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW 35G. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER FILLING HIS TANK AND DRIVING OFF FROM THE GAS STATION, HE WOULD SMELL AN ODOR OF FUEL. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE CROSS-MEMBER WHICH WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT ALSO NOT... Read more
VISIBILITY
Aug 14, 2011
Incident date: Jan 1, 2007
SE-GI PRODUCTS INC, DOUBLE PAINED WINDOWS "FOGGING". 05 37C FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW. PURCHASED NEW IN 2005 AND WINDOWS STARTED "FOGGING" WITHIN TWO YEARS. CONTACTED FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES AND MANUFACTURE OF WINDOWS, WE-GI PRODUCTS INC IN NORCO CA. AND WAS DENIED ANY CONSIDERATION DUE TO TWELVE MONTH W... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 26, 2010
Incident date: Oct 10, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW MOTOR HOME. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN IT EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR. HE HAD TO USE THE JAKE BRAKE AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE QUICKLY TO STOP. THE BRAKES HAD GOTTEN HOT AND SMELLS AS IF THEY WERE B... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 10, 2010
Incident date: Jun 1, 2010
CALIPER/BRAKE LOCK UP AND EXCESSIVE HEAT/BURNING/SMOKING (ABS SENSORS BURNED OUT DUE TO HEAT). MANUFACTURER (WORKHORSE) HAS APARENTLY KNOWN ABOUT IT FOR YEARS, DELAYING REMEDY PARTS, AND REFUSED TO COMPLETE "TEMPORARY" FIX ON ALL 4 WHEELS AFTER A BREAKDOWN ON AFFECTED VEHICLE. THIS CAUSES MULTIPLE B... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Jul 10, 2010
Incident date: Jun 1, 2010
CALIPER/BRAKE LOCK UP AND EXCESSIVE HEAT/BURNING/SMOKING (ABS SENSORS BURNED OUT DUE TO HEAT). MANUFACTURER (WORKHORSE) HAS APARENTLY KNOWN ABOUT IT FOR YEARS, DELAYING REMEDY PARTS, AND REFUSED TO COMPLETE "TEMPORARY" FIX ON ALL 4 WHEELS AFTER A BREAKDOWN ON AFFECTED VEHICLE. THIS CAUSES MULTIPLE B... Read more
Fire
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
May 4, 2009
Incident date: Jul 8, 2005
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW RV. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 60-65 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED AND THEN FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. WHENEVER THE GENERATOR WAS ACTIVATED FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY MINUTES, AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 75- 80 DEGREES, IT ... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
May 4, 2009
Incident date: Jul 8, 2005
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW RV. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 60-65 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED AND THEN FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. WHENEVER THE GENERATOR WAS ACTIVATED FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY MINUTES, AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 75- 80 DEGREES, IT ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 5, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW RV WITH A WORKHORSE CHASSIS W22. WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL AT 60 MPH, THE RV SUDDENLY STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SHOULDER. THE ABS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. H... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE
Jan 15, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2006
WHILE IN TRANSIT THE DINING ROOM SLIDE FAILS AND THE SLIDE WILL SLIDE OUT DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL BRAKE FAILURE. ADDITIONALLY, THE SLIDE IS PULLED OUT DURING TRANSIT WHEN HIT BY CROSS WINDS. THE SLIDE WILL THEN SLIDE OUT FROM THE BODY OF THE COACH ANYWHERE FROM ONE TO EIGHT INCHES. THIS HAS BEEN REPORT... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
May 9, 2005
Incident date: Nov 17, 2004
DT: LARGE SLIDE ON HTE MOTORHOME; WHEN YOU GET INTO A 35-40 MILE WIND IT MOVES OUT FROM THE MOTORHOME ABOUT AN INCH.ALL OF THE SWITCHES ARE UNREACHABLE, YOU HAVE TO TAKE OFF YOUR SEAT BELT TO REACH THEM. IT IS NOT DRIVER FRIENDLY. THERE IS NO RESISTANCE IN THE STEERING.(WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD). ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2005 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 |
0273
May 1, 2007
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
REPLACING FULL WALLS SLIDE-OUT ROOM ATTACHMENT BRACKETS. *KB
0272
Mar 1, 2007
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TRAVEL LOCK REPAIRS FOR FULL WALL SLIDE - OUT. CONDITIONS FOR REPLACEMENT DAMAGED TRAVEL LOCK FEET, DAMAGED TRAVEL LOCKS, INOPERATIVE TRAVEL LOCKS, OR UNEVEN TRAVEL LOCK LANDING PADS. *KB
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 (current) | 4 | 13 | |
| 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 | 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 |