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1997 Fleetwood Pace ArrowProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints110 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 1, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow has problems

11 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
Suspension30
Structure20
Parking brake20
Tires20
Visibility/wiper10
Wheels10

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

4 recalls

1997 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

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-120 · Mar 19, 2007 · 167,096 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer

Recall 97V-178 · Oct 7, 1997 · 1,915 vehicles

Risk. THIS HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN IGNITE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Visibility: power window devices and controls

Recall 96V-236 · Nov 22, 1996 · 241 vehicles

Risk. IF THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM OPERATES UNEXPECTEDLY, THE MOTOR HOME WIDTH WILL INCREASE WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT IF TRAVELING OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR…

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

1997 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 1997 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 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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 *TT
Complaint 8011875 · Jun 14, 2002

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