Owners have filed 18 complaints
about the 1999 Fleetwood Pace Arrow with NHTSA between 1999 and 2008.
The largest single group is the acceleration & cruise control.
Across this model's run it ranks 4 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 — 55
Against the median year of the Fleetwood Pace Arrow. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 57
11.1% 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 1999 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 1999 Fleetwood Pace Arrow
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
422.2%
Median failure at 13,000 miles
Acceleration & Cruise Control
422.2%
Other & Unspecified
211.1%
Brakes
211.1%
Engine & Cooling
211.1%
Equipment & Accessories
15.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
15.6%
Median failure at 34,000 miles
Body & Structure
15.6%
Median failure at 34,000 miles
Electrical System
15.6%
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.
Jan 1999peak 2May 2008
Recalls on the 1999 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.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Crosby, TX4 killed
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I OWN A 1999 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW ON 01/30/2001 I AGAIN RETURNED THE MOTOR HOME TO THE DEALERSHIP TO AGAIN FIX THE CO DETECTOR GOING OFF PROBLEM. THE PACE ARROW HAS BEEN RETURN TO THE DEALERSHIP ON SEVERAL PREVIOUS OCCASIONS TO ADDRESS THE CARBON MOMIXIODE PROBLEM. EACH TIME THE MOTOR HOME HAD TO BE RESEALED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN THE GENERATOR HAD BEEN RUNNING , THE CO DETECTOR WOULD GO OFF . THE GENERATOR WOULD BE TURNED OFF AND WINDOWS AND DOORS WERE OPENED. THE CO DETECTOR WOULD STOP . IN THE LASTEST ROUND OF REPAIRS. THE FLEETWOOD FACTORY REP SAID TO INSTALL A BATTERY POWERED ALARM, BECAUSE IT IS LESS SENSITIVE AND THEY HAVE TO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE HARD WIRED ALARMS. THE FACTORY REP. ALSO REFERENCED THE OWNERS MANUEL, WHERE IT STATES THAT YOU SHOULD NOT SLEEP IN THE MOTOR HOME WHILE ANY ENGINES ARE RUNNING. THE PROBLEM IS NOT THE RUNNING OF THE GENERATOR WHILE YOU SLEEP. THE PROBLEM IS RUNNING THE GENERATOR AT ANY TIME AND HAVING CARBON MONIXIODE ENTERING INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE SELF /FULLY CONTAINED MOTOR HOME.
NHTSA complaint #741080 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Monroe, MI1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR WENT OFF. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER. THEY CLAIMED NO PROBLEM FOUND. ABOUT 2-3 WEEKS LATER, CONSUMER WAS RUNNING GENERATOR IN VEHICLE AT A CAMPSITE THAT HAD LOST ELECTRICITY. WHEN CONSUMER'S SON WENT INTO VEHICLE AND FELL ASLEEP FOR 2 HOURS, CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE. WENT INTO VEHICLE, AND NOTICED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR WENT OFF AGAIN, AND FOUND HIS SON UNCONSCIOUS. CONSUMER THEN TOOK VEHICLE TO FIRE DEPARTMENT ,WHERE THEY DID A TEST WITH GENERATOR, AND WITHIN 15 MINUTES CARBON MONOXIDE HIT A VERY DANGEROUS LEVEL. VEHICLE WAS SENT BACK TO PLANT ,THERE THEY REPLACED COMPLETE LEFT SIDE FROM FRONT TO BACK OF VEHICLE. BUT DID NOT INDICATE WHERE THE CARDON MONOXIDE LEAK WAS COMING FROM.
NHTSA complaint #860180 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Battle Creek, MI
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I RECEIVED A RECALL IN SEPTEMBER 2007 FOR MY MOTOR HOME. FORD STILL HASN'T COME UP WITH THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10227698 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fayetteville, NC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
RECALL 07336000 REPAIR ACTION NOT PERFORMED IN 11 MONTHS BECAUSE FORD DID NOT ORDER ENOUGH PARTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I HAVE NO SPEED CONTROL AND FORD IS IGNORING PROBLEM AND FLAUNTING NHTSA.
NHTSA complaint #10226880 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Bend, IN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW VISION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH IN OCTOBER OF 2007. HE CALLED FORD SIX TIMES SINCE THEN AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE THE FOLLOWING MONTH. FORD FINALLY ADMITTED THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE PURCHASE DATE, ENGINE SIZE, AND RECALL NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,000.
NHTSA complaint #10216563 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 34,000 milesRoaring Spring, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW. AFTER SMELLING GASOLINE FUMES IN THE BEDROOM, THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE ANY FAILURE. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR TWO MORE DAYS UNTIL HE ARRIVED HOME. HE INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A TRAIL OF GAS. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THREE DEALERS AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE FORD CHASSIS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. FORD HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 34,000. UPDATED 12/12/07 *BF THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE PLASTIC HOSE/CONNECTOR HAD DETERIORATED AND WAS CAUSING THE LEAK. UPDATED
NHTSA complaint #10206524 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 34,000 milesRoaring Spring, PA
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW. AFTER SMELLING GASOLINE FUMES IN THE BEDROOM, THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE ANY FAILURE. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR TWO MORE DAYS UNTIL HE ARRIVED HOME. HE INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A TRAIL OF GAS. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THREE DEALERS AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE FORD CHASSIS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. FORD HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 34,000. UPDATED 12/12/07 *BF THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE PLASTIC HOSE/CONNECTOR HAD DETERIORATED AND WAS CAUSING THE LEAK. UPDATED
NHTSA complaint #10206524 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Camarillo, CA
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
THE WINDSHIELD WOULD POP OUT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHILE DRIVING. SPEED CAN VARY AND WAS NOT A FACTOR. THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN TO MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE LEVELING JACK MOUNTED ON THE FRONT AXLE CAUSED BODY DAMAGE TO THE MOTORHOME. *JB
NHTSA complaint #10097048 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 13,000 milesBend, OR
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY A BREEZE CAUSED BOTH FRONT WINDOWS TO DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS AT THE CORNERS. AS A RESULT, THE BREEZE BLEW SMALL PIECES OF GLASS INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT NO SEALANT WAS PUT ON THE WINDSHIELD CORNERS AT THE FACTORY. THE OCCUPANTS WEREN'T INJURED. *AK BREAK AWAY GLASS COMPANY NOTICED THAT THE TOP FRAME FIBERGLASS DID NOT SEEM FIRM ENOUGH TO HOLD THE WINDSHIELD PROPERLY. *SCC
NHTSA complaint #10046412 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lowell, MA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
REPORT FROM FLEETWOOD RV MANUFACTURER STATING THAT THE PACE ARROW VISION WITH THE GM P-12 CHASISSY MAY INCUR A BRAKE FAILURE IF YOU TOW MORE THAN 1000 POUNDS.
NHTSA complaint #10033078 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lancaster, CA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SEPARATED FROM SEAL ACROSS THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE WINSHIELD MOVED ABOUT 1 INCH INTO THE CAB, BUT DID NOT FALL IN. IT COULD HAVE BLOWN IN IF THE WIND WAS STRONGER. THIS COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WERE TO BLOW INTO THE MOTOR HOME INTO THE DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT.
NHTSA complaint #763997 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brownsville, WI
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE WAS GOING 60MPH IN LIGHT TRAFFIC.VEHICLE WAS SLOWED DOWN, AND WHEN ACCELERATING, VEHICLE STALLED. NO WARNING WAS INDICATED. VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. PROBLEM HAS EXISTED SINCE 3,000 MILES. CHEVROLET DEALERSHIPS THAT VHEICE WAS TAKEN COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8013491 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tucson, AZ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
GENERATOR WAS LEAKING CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES INTO INTERIOR OF MOTORHOME. BEAUDRY RV SERVICE TECH SAID THE WRONG EXHAUST PIPE WAS INSTALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER. TECHNICIAN REMOVED OUTER CHROME EXHAUST PIPE TO CORRECT PROBLEM, HOPEFULLY. CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR IS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED AT 5' ABOVE FLOOR OF COACH.
NHTSA complaint #757642 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tucson, AZ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
GENERATOR WAS LEAKING CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES INTO INTERIOR OF MOTORHOME. BEAUDRY RV SERVICE TECH SAID THE WRONG EXHAUST PIPE WAS INSTALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER. TECHNICIAN REMOVED OUTER CHROME EXHAUST PIPE TO CORRECT PROBLEM, HOPEFULLY. CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR IS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED AT 5' ABOVE FLOOR OF COACH.
NHTSA complaint #757642 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Punta Gorda, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ON TWO OCCASIONS, IN A HEAVY RAIN STORM, ENGINE STALLED OUT AND DIED DUE TO WATER ENTERING INTO AIR FILTER. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #893849 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Punta Gorda, FL
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ON TWO OCCASIONS, IN A HEAVY RAIN STORM, ENGINE STALLED OUT AND DIED DUE TO WATER ENTERING INTO AIR FILTER. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #893849 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Crosby, TX4 killed
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I OWN A 1999 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW ON 01/30/2001 I AGAIN RETURNED THE MOTOR HOME TO THE DEALERSHIP TO AGAIN FIX THE CO DETECTOR GOING OFF PROBLEM. THE PACE ARROW HAS BEEN RETURN TO THE DEALERSHIP ON SEVERAL PREVIOUS OCCASIONS TO ADDRESS THE CARBON MOMIXIODE PROBLEM. EACH TIME THE MOTOR HOME HAD TO BE RESEALED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN THE GENERATOR HAD BEEN RUNNING , THE CO DETECTOR WOULD GO OFF . THE GENERATOR WOULD BE TURNED OFF AND WINDOWS AND DOORS WERE OPENED. THE CO DETECTOR WOULD STOP . IN THE LASTEST ROUND OF REPAIRS. THE FLEETWOOD FACTORY REP SAID TO INSTALL A BATTERY POWERED ALARM, BECAUSE IT IS LESS SENSITIVE AND THEY HAVE TO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE HARD WIRED ALARMS. THE FACTORY REP. ALSO REFERENCED THE OWNERS MANUEL, WHERE IT STATES THAT YOU SHOULD NOT SLEEP IN THE MOTOR HOME WHILE ANY ENGINES ARE RUNNING. THE PROBLEM IS NOT THE RUNNING OF THE GENERATOR WHILE YOU SLEEP. THE PROBLEM IS RUNNING THE GENERATOR AT ANY TIME AND HAVING CARBON MONIXIODE ENTERING INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE SELF /FULLY CONTAINED MOTOR HOME.
NHTSA complaint #741080 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Monroe, MI1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR WENT OFF. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER. THEY CLAIMED NO PROBLEM FOUND. ABOUT 2-3 WEEKS LATER, CONSUMER WAS RUNNING GENERATOR IN VEHICLE AT A CAMPSITE THAT HAD LOST ELECTRICITY. WHEN CONSUMER'S SON WENT INTO VEHICLE AND FELL ASLEEP FOR 2 HOURS, CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE. WENT INTO VEHICLE, AND NOTICED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR WENT OFF AGAIN, AND FOUND HIS SON UNCONSCIOUS. CONSUMER THEN TOOK VEHICLE TO FIRE DEPARTMENT ,WHERE THEY DID A TEST WITH GENERATOR, AND WITHIN 15 MINUTES CARBON MONOXIDE HIT A VERY DANGEROUS LEVEL. VEHICLE WAS SENT BACK TO PLANT ,THERE THEY REPLACED COMPLETE LEFT SIDE FROM FRONT TO BACK OF VEHICLE. BUT DID NOT INDICATE WHERE THE CARDON MONOXIDE LEAK WAS COMING FROM.
NHTSA complaint #860180 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Foxboro, UN
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND SHATTERED GLASS ONTO THE PASSENGERS IN VEHICLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #854869 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Phoenix, AZ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR THE BRAKING SYSTEM. HOWEVER, SINCERECEIVING THE LETTER, NO PARTS HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #833463 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.