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1996 Fleetwood Pace ArrowProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints91 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage38kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 12, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow has problems

9 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
Visibility31
Parking brake20
Structure20
Exterior lighting10
Service brakes, hydraulic10

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

2 recalls

1996 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

Structure: frame and members

Recall 96V-238 · Nov 25, 1996 · 1,040 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL TO THE VEHICLE OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 96V-220 · Nov 1, 1996 · 1,110 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAUSES REDUCED LIGHTING LEVELS WITH THE LOW BEAM OPERATION RESULTING IN REDUCED VISIBILITY DURING DARK DRIVING CONDITIONS.

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

1996 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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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow, and the recalls they led to.

  1. CO INTRUSIONPE98015 · closed Aug 31, 1998
    No recall
In owners' words

What Pace Arrow owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 62 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD RUBBER GASKET DETACHED FROM THE FRAME WHICH CAUSED THE GLASS TO FRACTURE AND BLOW INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE HE NOTICED EXTREMELY SMALL PARTICLES…
Complaint 10425042 · Sep 12, 2011 · 20,000 miles
WHILE DRIVING ALONG INTERSTATE 10 IN MY 1996 PACE ARROW "RV" MADE BY FLEETWOOD THE FRONT WINDSHIELDS FELL INTO THE DRIVING AREA. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH AND THE FRONT WINDSHEILDS FELL INTO AND SHATTERED INTO THE DRIVING AREA. I WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN AND PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND STOP SAFELY.…
Complaint 10020622 · May 28, 2003 · 56,040 miles

Own a 1996 Pace Arrow?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.