2006 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW
The 2006 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulic (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2006 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW, potentially affecting up to 80,651 vehicles.
Recall 09V198000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 509 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY HAVE WARNING...
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...
View full details →Recall 08V320000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 70,101 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 MOTOR HOMES; AND PROWLER, WILDERNESS, TERRY, MALLARD, PIONEER, PRIDE AND TRIUMPH CONVENTIONAL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A...
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...
View full details →Recall 06V388000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 7,858 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 COULD BE PUMPED BY THE FUEL PUMP INTO THE UNDER HOOD AREA.
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.
View full details →Recall 06V055000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 1,236 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP BUILT WITH A CONTROL UNIT MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, MAY DEVELOP AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DURING COLD WEATHER, ALLOWING FOR THE POTENTIAL OF THE PLASTIC CASE TO IGNITE.
Consequence: THIS WILL MAKE THE STEP INOPERABLE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE OR OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES CONTROLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.
View full details →Recall 06V218000 — STEERING
| 947 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE WORKHORSE CHASSIS RECALL 50901-C IN 2007 AND THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HIM THAT THERE WERE NO PARTS TO REPAIR IT. THE BRAKE SYSTEM OVERHEATED AND THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL OVER TO PREVENT IT FROM BECOMING WORSE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 40,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A HEAT BUILD-UP IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. AS A CONSEQUENCE HE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHEN APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED A DEALER AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 11,500.
TL* THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR ON THE 33 FOOT FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW RV IS LOCATED 1 INCH AWAY FROM THE WINDOW ON THE DRIVER SIDE. WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE AND THERE IS A BLIND SPOT THAT IS ABOUT 14 INCHES LONG. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2006 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2006 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0273 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
REPLACING FULL WALLS SLIDE-OUT ROOM ATTACHMENT BRACKETS. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW
- 2001 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 3 complaints
- 2002 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 6 complaints
- 2003 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 13 complaints
- 2004 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 22 complaints
- 2005 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 13 complaints
- 2006 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW (current)
- 2007 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 1 complaint
- 2008 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 2 complaints
- 2009 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 0 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