Fleetwood Pace Arrow 1996
Model Pace Arrow made in 1996 by Fleetwood got 12 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting, parking brake and structure. Technical service bulletines regarding unknown or other. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, structure.
Model 1996
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V220000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 06/01/1996 to 10/30/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 1110 | 02/11/1997 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 11/01/1996 | 11/07/1996 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Miswiring of the low beam headlamp receptacle for the replaceable halogen lamp causes a noncompliance to fmvss no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition causes reduced lighting levels with the low beam operation resulting in reduced visibility during dark driving conditions. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and modify the motor home wiring to provide correct circuit connections. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification will begin november 15, 1996.note:owners who take their motor home to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-909-351-3800.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V238000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 06/01/1995 to 07/31/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 1040 | 03/04/1997 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 11/25/1996 | 11/27/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front impact beam installed on these motor homes can fall to the ground forward of the front axle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can cause loss of control to the vehicle or property damage to following vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the motor home impact beam support brackets to provide the correct support. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began march 4, 1997. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 336 | 02/15/1997 | 52242 | Operating instructions for bendix washer/dryer. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE98015 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 03/11/1998 | 08/31/1998 | CO INTRUSION | ||
| Alleged that carbon monoxide enters the sleeping area while running the onan generator at night | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Recall work completed on head lights, however adjusted improperly. | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | |||
| 11/29/1996 | 73000 | 1 | 06/29/1996 |
| While driving, the parking brake engaged. *jb relay, pressure switch and brake cable were replaced. *tt | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE | |||
| 07/15/2006 | 24000 | 6 | 05/08/1998 |
| 1996 pace arrow motorhome on a chevy p30 chassis. auto park locks up with no notice. *jb | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - HYDRAULIC - ACTUATOR | |||
| 07/15/2006 | 24000 | 6 | 05/08/1998 |
| 1996 pace arrow motorhome on a chevy p30 chassis. auto park locks up with no notice. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 05/05/2001 | 1 | ||
| Grill assembly came lose due to bolts rusting and dropping down onto battery. manufacturer has been notified.*ak *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 09/02/2011 | 20000 | ||
| 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 of glass on the front driver's side interior. there was no personal injury. the contact temporarily repaired the vehicle with duck tape in order to resume. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 20,000. | |||
| 09/02/2011 | 20000 | ||
| 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 of glass on the front driver's side interior. there was no personal injury. the contact temporarily repaired the vehicle with duck tape in order to resume. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 20,000. kmj | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 04/27/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving both windshields blew in the vehicle. *tt | |||
| 04/27/2003 | 56040 | 0 | |
| 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. glass particles blew throughout the rv at the time it happened. i had two kids that had slight cuts on there legs from the glass pelting them. the chp arrived at the site and called for a tow truck. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | SAN DIEGO | 92107 | UNKNOWN | |
| CA | SANTA FE SPRINGS | MIKE THOMPSON | 562 921-0955 |