Owners have filed 19 complaints
about the 1998 Fleetwood Pace Arrow with NHTSA between 1998 and 2007.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 6 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 — 58
Against the median year of the Fleetwood Pace Arrow. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 27
5.3% 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 1998 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 1998 Fleetwood Pace Arrow
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Brakes
526.3%
Electrical System
315.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
210.5%
Engine & Cooling
210.5%
Other & Unspecified
15.3%
Equipment & Accessories
15.3%
Median failure at 4,000 miles
Doors, Latches & Locks
15.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
15.3%
Body & Structure
15.3%
Steering
15.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15.3%
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.
Jul 1998peak 6Mar 2007
NHTSA investigations into the 1998 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 1998 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 19981833 units in Canada
Powertrain
THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INSTALLED INTERMEDIATE DRIVE SHAFT WHICH CAN FALL TO THE GROUND. THIS CREATES A POTENTIAL LOSS OF CONTROL AND/OR A ROAD OBSTRUCTION. CORRECTION: DRIVE SHAFT WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEWER, STRONGER DESIGN VERSION.
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.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Huntington, AR2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
CARBON MONOXIDE INFILTRATION INTO THE VEHICLE CAUSING POISONING ON TWO OCCASIONS, ONE INCIDENT CHILD REQUIRED HOSPITAL CARE FOR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.
NHTSA complaint #542725 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 4,000 milesGrove City, OH
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW. THE VEHICLE'S DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR RM7732, 71700145 BEGAN LEAKING COOLANT. THE REFRIGERATOR WAS NOT WORKING, AND IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 06E076000. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 4000.
NHTSA complaint #10186168 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sussex, WI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
THE AUTO PARK BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD THE MOTOR HOME WHILE PARKED. THE DEALER INVESTIGATED AND FOUND OUT THAT THE BRAKE SHOES WERE WORN OUT AND THE BRAKE CABLE WAS BURNED AND BROKEN, THE CABLE WAS IMPROPERLY LOCATED AS IT WAS TOUCHING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #568038 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sussex, WI
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
THE AUTO PARK BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD THE MOTOR HOME WHILE PARKED. THE DEALER INVESTIGATED AND FOUND OUT THAT THE BRAKE SHOES WERE WORN OUT AND THE BRAKE CABLE WAS BURNED AND BROKEN, THE CABLE WAS IMPROPERLY LOCATED AS IT WAS TOUCHING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #568038 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenwood, LA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTO/PARK WOULD NOT RELEASE. 2ND TIME THIS HAPPEN ONE @ 17000 MIL2S, ONE @ 33000 MILES.
NHTSA complaint #757645 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Baton Rouge, LA
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
I RECEIVED FROM THE CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION A LETTER STATING THAT THEY HAD RECEIVED REPORTS OF CRASHES THAT MAY BE RELATED TO THE MAINTENANCE OF THE AUTO-APPLY PARKING BRAKE. THE AUTO-PARK BRAKE HAS A TENDENCY TO APPLY ITSELF AS THE VEHICLE IS CRUSING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THIS HAS OCCURED ON MY MOTOR HOME AND ALSO ON TWO OTHER RV OWNER'S OF CHEVROLET CHASSIS THAT I HAVE SPOKEN WITH. I AM SURE THERE ARE OTHER OWNERS WHO HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THIS AUTO- PARKING BRAKE. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THEY SHOULD OFFER A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #753695 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pequannock, NJ
PARKING BRAKE
MOTOR HOME ON A CHEVROLET CHASSIS; WHEN ENGAGING EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE IT FAILED TO HOLD VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK THERE IS NO PARK IN TRANSMISSION, THE VEHICLE IS HEAVY FOR THIS TYPE OF PARKING BRAKE GVWR 16,500.
NHTSA complaint #868453 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rockville, MD
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
BECAUSE TWO OF THE MAIN ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS NOT BEING FUSED, WHEN USING THE AIR CONDITIONER, COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTECD. *AK VEHICLE IS NOT WIRED RIGHT CONSUMER CAN NOT RUN BOTH A/C WITH OUT THE ELECTRICAL PANEL GETTING HOT AND THE WIRES STARTING TO BURN. NO BREAKER ON THE REAR A/C. THE UNIT IS NOT WIRED TO THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. POSSIBLE WINDOW SEAL FAILURE CAUSED COLD AIR TO ENTER THE FRONT OF THE COUCH. WHEN THE GRAY WATER TANK IS 1/2 FULL IT COMES UP IN THE BATH TUB ,THE VENT PIPE GETS COVERED WITH WATER AND DOESN'T VENT PROPERLY CAUSING ODOR.
NHTSA complaint #860405 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rockville, MD
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BECAUSE TWO OF THE MAIN ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS NOT BEING FUSED, WHEN USING THE AIR CONDITIONER, COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTECD. *AK VEHICLE IS NOT WIRED RIGHT CONSUMER CAN NOT RUN BOTH A/C WITH OUT THE ELECTRICAL PANEL GETTING HOT AND THE WIRES STARTING TO BURN. NO BREAKER ON THE REAR A/C. THE UNIT IS NOT WIRED TO THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. POSSIBLE WINDOW SEAL FAILURE CAUSED COLD AIR TO ENTER THE FRONT OF THE COUCH. WHEN THE GRAY WATER TANK IS 1/2 FULL IT COMES UP IN THE BATH TUB ,THE VENT PIPE GETS COVERED WITH WATER AND DOESN'T VENT PROPERLY CAUSING ODOR.
NHTSA complaint #860405 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rockville, MD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
BECAUSE TWO OF THE MAIN ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS NOT BEING FUSED, WHEN USING THE AIR CONDITIONER, COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTECD. *AK VEHICLE IS NOT WIRED RIGHT CONSUMER CAN NOT RUN BOTH A/C WITH OUT THE ELECTRICAL PANEL GETTING HOT AND THE WIRES STARTING TO BURN. NO BREAKER ON THE REAR A/C. THE UNIT IS NOT WIRED TO THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. POSSIBLE WINDOW SEAL FAILURE CAUSED COLD AIR TO ENTER THE FRONT OF THE COUCH. WHEN THE GRAY WATER TANK IS 1/2 FULL IT COMES UP IN THE BATH TUB ,THE VENT PIPE GETS COVERED WITH WATER AND DOESN'T VENT PROPERLY CAUSING ODOR.
NHTSA complaint #860405 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rockville, MD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH IN TURN, MAY CAUSE A FIRE. ALSO PROBLEM WITH THE PLUMBING. *AK.ET.
NHTSA complaint #860417 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Caliente, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES OVERHEAT WHILE DESCENDING GRADE. (SEE ATTACHMENT)
NHTSA complaint #554783 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Ibera, LA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH A FUSE BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO DISABLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET TO SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT FELT LIKE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED FROM ONE GEAR TO FIRST GEAR. DEALER HAS WORKED ON PROBLEM SEVERAL TIMES, THEY NOW SAY THAT IT IS FIXED. *AK
NHTSA complaint #834821 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huntington, AR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
FRAME BENT DUE TO WEAK STRUCTURE.
NHTSA complaint #542725 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huntington, AR
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELDS LOOSE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.
NHTSA complaint #542725 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huntington, AR
STEERING
BOLT SHEARED OFF IN STEERING SECTION.
NHTSA complaint #542725 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huntington, AR2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
CARBON MONOXIDE INFILTRATION INTO THE VEHICLE CAUSING POISONING ON TWO OCCASIONS, ONE INCIDENT CHILD REQUIRED HOSPITAL CARE FOR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.
NHTSA complaint #542725 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huntington, AR
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
LOCKS ON THE PASSENGER ENTRY DOOR OPENS DUE TO LATCH FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #542725 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huntington, AR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
GAS TANK FAILURE CAUSING LEAKING.
NHTSA complaint #542725 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNK, UN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST HANGER STRAP BROKE DAMAGING TAIL PIPE.
NHTSA complaint #536886 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.