1996 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW
The 1996 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywindshield (2 complaints), Exterior Lightingheadlights (1 complaint), and Parking Brake (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1996 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW, potentially affecting up to 2,150 vehicles.
Recall 96V238000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 1,040 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FRONT IMPACT BEAM INSTALLED ON THESE MOTOR HOMES CAN FALL TO THE GROUND FORWARD OF THE FRONT AXLE.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 96V220000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 1,110 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywindshield | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brakedriveline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulicactuator | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
1996 PACE ARROW MOTORHOME ON A CHEVY P30 CHASSIS. AUTO PARK LOCKS UP WITH NO NOTICE. *JB
1996 PACE ARROW MOTORHOME ON A CHEVY P30 CHASSIS. AUTO PARK LOCKS UP WITH NO NOTICE. *JB
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.
WHILE DRIVING BOTH WINDSHIELDS BLEW IN THE VEHICLE. *TT
Safety Rating for the 1996 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW
- 1991 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 9 complaints
- 1992 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 18 complaints
- 1993 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 8 complaints
- 1995 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 18 complaints
- 1996 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW (current)
- 1997 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 12 complaints
- 1998 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 19 complaints
- 1999 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 18 complaints
- 2000 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 17 complaints
- 2001 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 3 complaints
Other FLEETWOOD Models
- FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 460 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 238 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY — 148 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PROWLER — 120 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 95 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD FLAIR — 84 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 77 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD FLEETWOOD — 76 total complaints