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1989 Fleetwood Pace ArrowProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1989 Fleetwood Pace Arrow, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 17, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Fleetwood Pace Arrow has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension20
Visibility20
Fuel system, gasoline10
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1989 Fleetwood Pace Arrow recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 92V-052 · Apr 14, 1992 · 20,413 vehicles

Risk. STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE STEERING COLUMN CANRESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 89V-145 · Aug 29, 1989 · 320 vehicles

Risk. FRACTURE COULD RESULT IN DECREASED BRAKING PERFORMANCE.WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Fleetwood.

Best & worst years

1989 vs. every other Pace Arrow year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Pace Arrow median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1989 Fleetwood Pace Arrow, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING WHEEL DETACHMENTEA91057 · closed Apr 14, 1992
    Led to recall 92V-052

Own a 1989 Pace Arrow?

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