1981 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1981 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW
The 1981 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1981 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1981 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW, potentially affecting up to 28,545 vehicles.
Recall 85V106000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
| 28,545 vehicles affected
Defect: MAIN FUEL TANK FILLER CAP MAY DISENGAGE SUDDENLY WHEN REMOVING THE CAP FOR REFUELING. THE SUDDEN CAP DISENGAGEMENT PERMITS EXPULSION OF VAPOR AND UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, SPRAYS GASOLINE AROUND THE SURROUNDING AREA OR PERSONS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE GASOLINE SPILLAGE MAY CAUSE A FIRE AND/OR AN EXPLOSION IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT.
Remedy: REQUIRES THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SINGLE STAGE BAYONET CAP WITH A TWO STAGE CAP WHICH REQUIRES AN ADDITIONAL ROTATION PRIOR TO REMOVAL. ALSO A WARNING LABEL STICKER WILL BE ISSUED TO BE INSTALLED JUST ABOVE THE GASOLINE FILL OPENING.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1981 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1981 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN COVERTER BOX. RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE. TT
Safety Rating for the 1981 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1981 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1981 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1981 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD PACEARROW
- 1976 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW — 0 complaints
- 1979 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW — 0 complaints
- 1980 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW — 0 complaints
- 1981 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW (current)
- 1982 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW — 0 complaints
- 1983 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW — 0 complaints
- 1984 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW — 1 complaint
- 1985 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW — 1 complaint
- 1986 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW — 1 complaint
Other FLEETWOOD Models
- FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 460 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 238 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 216 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