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1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
11
Latest Jul 1, 2012
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
4
Latest Mar 19, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
1
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 11 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow, most frequently naming the suspension, body & structure and brakes categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 3 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Suspension327.3%
  • Body & structure218.2%
  • Brakes218.2%
  • Tires & wheels218.2%
  • Other / unspecified19.1%
  • Visibility19.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07V120000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Mar 19, 2007
167,096 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
The risk: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: FLEETWOOD WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). 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 THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
97V178000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER

Oct 7, 1997
1,915 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THE HYDRAULIC HOSES WHICH OPERATE THE LEVELING JACK SYSTEM IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSING THE HOSE TO MELT, RELEASING HYDRAULIC FLUID.
The risk: THIS HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN IGNITE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING A FIRE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE ANY DAMAGED HOSES, AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES.
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.View on NHTSA.gov
96V236000

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Nov 22, 1996
241 units potentially affected
The defect: THE E-Z SLIDE-OUT ROOM CAN OPERATE UNEXPECTEDLY. WATER CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM CONTROL RELAY.
The risk: IF THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM OPERATES UNEXPECTEDLY, THE MOTOR HOME WIDTH WILL INCREASE WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT IF TRAVELING OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR WHILE THE MOTOR HOME IS PARKED.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REPLACEMENT CONTROL RELAY IN A WATERPROOF LOCATION ON THESE MOTOR HOMES.
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE98015ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

CO INTRUSION

Opened Mar 11, 1998
Closed Aug 31, 1998

ALLEGED THAT CARBON MONOXIDE ENTERS THE SLEEPING AREA WHILE RUNNING THE ONAN GENERATOR AT NIGHT

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 11
Visibility
Filed Jul 1, 2012

BOTH FRONT WINDSHIELDS PARTIALLY POPPED OUT OF THEIR FRAME LEAVING OPEN GAPS BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELDS AND THE GASKET ALLOWING WIND AND WATER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THIS IS THE THIRD (OR FORTH) SUCH OCCURRENCE SINCE I PURCHASED THE RV IN 2000. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN IN VERY HOT WEATHER. REPAIR PERSONNEL AT RV GLASS REPLACEMENT ESTABLISHMENTS HAVE MENTIONED THAT THE OPENING FOR THE FRONT WINDSHIELDS DOES NOT PRECISELY FIT THE FLEETWOOD SUPPLIED WINDSHIELDS AND GASKET. I AM NOT SURE WHETHER THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM IS RELATED TO THE EXPANSION/CONTRACTION OF THE GLASS OR THE SOFTENING OF GASKET MATERIALS UNDER HOT WEATHER CONDITIONS, A MANUFACTURING FLAW IN THE WINDSHIELD OPENING, THE FLEXING WINDOW OPENING DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, OR SOME COMBINATION OF ALL OF THESE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10463865
Incident
Jun 28, 2012
Mileage
65,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 8, 2010

(1) TREAD SEPARATION AND (2) BLOWOUTS OUT OF (9) KUHMO ROAD VENTURE APT/KL51, 235X85X16 E RATED TIRES WITHIN 6600 MILES OF INSTALLATION. THE FIRST TIRE SEPARATED AT 2957 MILES. A REPLACEMENT WAS ORDERED FROM ORIGINAL VENDOR (THE TIRE RACK) WHEN NO KUMHO DEALER WOULD REPLACE IT. THE SECOND TIRE BLEWOUT AT 5668 MILES ON SUNDAY AUGUST 29, 2010 AND A UNIROYAL REPLACEMENT WAS PURCHASED FROM WALMART FOR $159.89. THE THIRD TIRE BLEWOUT AT 6598 MILES, SPARE WAS MOUNTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 160 MILES HOME. THE TIRE RACK AND CHARLES ROUSH AT KUMHO WERE CALLED ON S EPTEMBER 1, 20010. ONE OF THE TIRES WAS TAKEN TODISCOUNT TIRE OF TEXAS, SEPTEMBER 7, 2010, CHARLES ROUSH AGAIN COULD NOT BE CONTACTED AND NO ADJUSTMENT WOULD BE MADE WITHOUT HIS APPROVAL. I GET THE SAME FROM MAGGEN AT THE TIRE RACK. IT APPEARS THAT KUMHO KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP AND CHOOSES NOT TO HONOR THEIR WARRANTY. DEALERS CONTINUE TO SELL THE PRODUCT THAT IS VERY HIGHLY RATED; BUT WILL NOT MAKE ADJUSTMENTS. MY FAMILY AND I ARE LUCKY THAT WE STOPPED WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE DELAMITATED AND THE TWO BLOWOUT WERE ON DUAL WHEELS OR OUR RV WOULD PROBABLY PILED UP ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. WHAT TESTS ON THESE TIRES HAS BEEN DONE PER 49 CFR PART 571, JUNE 1, 2007? THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH KUMHO. *TR

NHTSA ID
10354534
Incident
Aug 1, 2010
Mileage
88,332 mi
Suspension
Filed Jun 14, 2002

FROM 5,000 MILES TO PRESENT, VEHICLE RAN OVER ROUGH SPOTS WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING IT TO VIBRATE SEVERELY AND SOME LOSS OF CONTROL. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. *AK *TT

NHTSA ID
8011875
Incident
Feb 15, 1997
Brakes
Filed Dec 5, 2000

THE AUTOBRAKE AND PARKING BRAKE FAILED ALMOST CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A PARKED VEHICLE, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AUTOBRAKE SHOES AND DRUM OVERHEATED, THE DEALER ALSO ADJUSTED THE AUTOBRAKE AND PARKING BRAKE PEDAL AND REPLACED THE BRAKE SWITCH ON THE PUMP, HOWEVER THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM AS THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN. *SLC

NHTSA ID
557893
Incident
Oct 24, 2000
Body & structureTires & wheels
Filed Jun 22, 1999

IN THE OWNERS MANUAL THE GROSS WEIGHT IS 5500, ONCE CONSUMER AND PASSENGER ARE ABOARD VEHICLE'S WEIGHT LIMIT IS EXCEEDED. THE FRONT AXLE BECOMES OVERLOADED. TIRES ARE ALSO OVER THEIR WEIGHT LIMIT. *AK

NHTSA ID
837081
Other / unspecified
Filed May 11, 1999

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID
706416
Incident
Apr 1, 1997
Suspension
Filed Jul 7, 1998

THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE'S FRONT END IS TOO HEAVY CAUSING DAMAGE TO TIRES AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

NHTSA ID
537375
Brakes
Filed Apr 23, 1998

THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED WHEN PARKING IN INCLINE POSTION. PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK POSITION AND VEHICLE MOVED FORWARD. HAD TO USE THE BRAKING SYSTEM TO STOP THE VEHICLE. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ID
822733
Incident
Apr 12, 1998

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

04212008

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FLEETWOOD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CONSUMER MAINTENANCE ADVISORY, GENERATOR FUEL LINES. FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOME OWNERS. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *PE

98348

EQUIPMENT

SUBJECT ON DOMESTIC ICE MAKER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION. *YC

336

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR BENDIX WASHER/DRYER. *JD

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Fleetwood Pace Arrow by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2023030—
2022030—
2021040—
2020020—
2019120—
2018350—
2017310—
2011000—
2010000—
2009010—
2008140—
2007150—
2006350—
2005114157.4
2004186155.0
2003127152.0
2002541—
2001330—
2000152038.3
1999151042.5
1998112142.8
1997Viewing114144.6
1996921—
1995100138.4
1994300—
1993121031.4
1992131032.0
1991910—
1990410—
1989621—
1988220—
1987020—
1986120—
1985230—
1984120—
1983030—
1982010—
1981110—
1980010—
1979010—
1976010—
1974020—
1973020—
1971010—
1970010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.