1985 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1985 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW
The 1985 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE, TRAILER HITCHES, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1985 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1985 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW, potentially affecting up to 56,861 vehicles.
Recall 85V138000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
| 12,459 vehicles affected
Defect: GENERATOR TAILPIPE CAN BECOME DAMAGED SO THAT IT TERMINATES UNDER THE MOTORHOME BODY ALLOWING EXHAUST GASES TO LEAK UNDER THE MOTORHOME AND SEEP INTO THE MOTOR HOME. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: GENERATOR EXHAUST GASES INSIDE OF THE MOTORHOME CAUSES CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING WHICH COULD RESULT IN DEATH TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: REROUTE AND/OR MODIFY GENERATOR EXHAUST SYSTEM TO ASSURE THAT EXHAUST PIPE REMAINS OPEN, UNBROKEN, AND EXTENDS PAST THE SIDE OR END OF THE BODY.
View full details →Recall 85V056000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 15,857 vehicles affected
Defect: TRAILER HITCHES CAN CRACK AT THE MOUNTING FLANGES AND SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORHOME WHILE BEING USED IN TRAILER OR CAR TOWING SERVICE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF COMPLETE SEPARATION OCCURS, CONTROL WOULD BE LOST OF THE TOWED VEHICLE; THIS COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: MODIFY OR REPLACE HITCH, AS REQUIRED.
View full details →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 1985 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1985 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
GASOLINE IN CENTER FUEL TANK OVERHEATS, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK WHEN DRIVING IN HOT WEATHER. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1985 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1985 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1985 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1985 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD PACEARROW
- 1980 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW — 0 complaints
- 1981 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW — 1 complaint
- 1982 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW — 0 complaints
- 1983 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW — 0 complaints
- 1984 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW — 1 complaint
- 1985 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW (current)
- 1986 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW — 1 complaint
- 1987 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW — 0 complaints
- 1988 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW — 1 complaint
- 1989 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW — 2 complaints
- 1990 FLEETWOOD PACEARROW — 11 complaints
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