1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow. Newest first.
The front impact beam installed on these motor homes can fall to the ground forward of the front axle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
9 complaints1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Visibility
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…
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 of glass on the front driver's side interior. There was no personal injury. The contact temporarily repaired the vehicle with duck tape in order to resume. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
- Parking brake › Driveline · Parking brake › Driveline › Hydraulic › Actuator
1996 pace arrow motorhome on a chevy P30 chassis. auto park locks up with no notice. *jb
- Visibility › Windshield
While driving both windshields blew in the vehicle. *tt
- Visibility › Windshield
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.…
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. Glass particles blew throughout the "rv" at the time it happened. I had two kids that had slight cuts on there legs from the glass pelting them. The chp arrived at the site and called for a tow truck.
- Parking brake
While driving, the parking brake engaged. *jb relay, pressure switch and brake cable were replaced. *tt
- Structure › Body
Grill assembly came lose due to bolts rusting and dropping down onto battery. manufacturer has been notified.*ak *jb
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Recall work completed on head lights, however adjusted improperly.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicle suffered total brake failure. when pedal was depressed it went to the floor.
- Structure › Frame and members
The counter tops have separated from the wall of the vehicle.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Co intrusion
Alleged that carbon monoxide enters the sleeping area while running the onan generator at night
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 52242Operating instructions for bendix washer/dryer.
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