Owners have filed 12 complaints
about the 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow with NHTSA between 1998 and 2012.
The largest single group is the suspension.
Across this model's run it ranks 8 of 8 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 36
Against the median year of the Fleetwood Pace Arrow. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 0
0% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — not reported
Too few complaints recorded a mileage to measure this.
How 1997 compares with every other Fleetwood Pace Arrow
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Suspension
325.0%
Tires
216.7%
Median failure at 88,332 miles
Body & Structure
216.7%
Brakes
216.7%
Other & Unspecified
18.3%
Wheels
18.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
18.3%
Median failure at 65,000 miles
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Feb 1998peak 2Jul 2012
NHTSA investigations into the 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
PE98015Opened 11 Mar 1998Closed 31 Aug 1998VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
CO INTRUSION
ALLEGED THAT CARBON MONOXIDE ENTERS THE SLEEPING AREA WHILE RUNNING THE ONAN GENERATOR AT NIGHT
Recalls on the 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 200704716,870 units in Canada
Other
On certain motorhomes, conventional travel trailers and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a Dometic Corporation refrigerator, a fatigue crack can develop in the boiler tube. This could allow the release of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source is present, which could result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the refrigerator's boiler tube assembly.
Recall 199718450 units in Canada
Structure
THE HYDRAULIC HOSES WHICH OPERATE THE LEVELING JACK SYSTEM HAVE A ROUTING WHICH PLACES THEM CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAN CAUSE THE HYDRAULIC HOSE TO MELT, RELEASING HYDRAULIC FLUID. THIS HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN IGNITE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING A FIRE. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED, DAMAGED HOSES WILL BE REPLACED AND AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES WILL BE RELOCATED.
Recall 1997083387 units in Canada
Other
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REGULATION 6 - STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE. COMPLIANCE LABELS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES. CORRECTION: COMPLIANCE LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS.
Recall 199619210 units in Canada
Structure
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE E-Z GLIDE EXPANDABLE ROOM SYSTEM. WATER INTRUSION MAY SHORT OUT THE SLIDE OUT ROOM CONTROL RELAY. THIS COULD CAUSE THE SLIDE OUT ROOM TO OPERATE UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE TRAVELLING THEREBY INCREASING THE WIDTH OF THE VEHICLE BY APPROXIMATELY 36 INCHES TO ABOUT 11 1/2 FEET. THIS WIDE VEHICLE WIDTH COULD LEAD TO COLLISIONS WHILE TRAVELLING OR SLIDE OUT ROOM IMPACT TO ADJACENT OBJECTS WHILE THE MOTOR HOME IS PARKED. CORRECTION: MOTOR HOME CONTROL RELAY WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED. RELAY WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED IN A WATERPROOF BOX TO PREVENT FUTURE WATER INTRUSION.
Recall 199618525 units in Canada
Lights And Instruments
THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ON THESE VEHICLES ARE INCORRECTLY WIRED. THIS WIRING RESULTS IN REDUCED LIGHTING AND VISIBILITY. CORRECTION: EXISTING WIRING WILL BE MODIFIED USING STANDARD SPLICING TECHNIQUES.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 65,000 milesMaumelle, AR
VISIBILITY/WIPER
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.
NHTSA complaint #10463865 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 88,332 milesBenbrook, TX
TIRES
(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.
NHTSA complaint #10354534 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Santa FE, NM
SUSPENSION
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
NHTSA complaint #8011875 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hendersonville, TN
PARKING BRAKE
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 complaint #557893 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clatskanie, OR
TIRES
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.
NHTSA complaint #837081 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clatskanie, OR
STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
NHTSA complaint #837081 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bella Vista, AR
WHEELS
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #706416 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Troy, MI
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
SLIDE OUT UNIT OPENED WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE NOT STABLE CAUSING THE WALLS TO SEPARATE AND SLIDE OUT TO OPEN, RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE.
NHTSA complaint #526051 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Titusville, FL
SUSPENSION:FRONT
THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE'S FRONT END IS TOO HEAVY CAUSING DAMAGE TO TIRES AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.
NHTSA complaint #537375 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brea, CA
SUSPENSION:FRONT
SUSPENSION OUT OF ALIGNMENT, CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR AND A BLOW OUT.
NHTSA complaint #524547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sanford, NC
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
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.
NHTSA complaint #822733 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Granbury, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SLIDE OUT ROOM BECOMES LOOSE WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #525995 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.