Fleetwood Pace Arrow 2006

Model Pace Arrow made in 2006 by Fleetwood got 3 consumer complains there are 5 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic, visibility. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, latches/locks/linkages and unknown or other. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment and service brakes, air.

Model 2006

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
06V388000FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.from 01/02/2004 to 09/12/2006V (Vehicle)785809/01/2006MFRFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.10/04/200610/12/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with general motors 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. if the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.
Consequence SummaryIn the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Corrective SummaryWorkhorse is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225). dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
08V320000FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.from 04/01/2003 to 11/30/2006V (Vehicle)7010110/24/2008ODIFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.07/15/200807/15/2008
Defect SummaryFleetwood is recalling 70,101 my 2003-2007 southwind, pace arrow, bounder, flair, storm, fiesta, terra gas class a motor homes; bounder, discovery, providence, excursion, expedition, revolution, american eagle, american heritage, american tradition diesel class a motor homes; jamboree tioga class c motor homes; and prowler, wilderness, terry, mallard, pioneer, pride and triumph conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerators manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Consequence SummaryIf this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryFleetwood is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
06V055000FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.from 09/01/2005 to 12/31/2005V (Vehicle)123603/17/2006MFRFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.02/23/200602/23/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric entry step built with a control unit manufactured by american technologies, may develop an electrical short during cold weather, allowing for the potential of the plastic case to ignite.
Consequence SummaryThis will make the step inoperable and possibly result in a risk of personal injury, vehicle or other property damage.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace all american technologies controls associated with the kwikee brand electric entry step free of charge. the recall began on march 17, 2006. owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.
NotesFleetwood recall no.60220.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
09V198000FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. V (Vehicle)50905/01/2009ODIFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.06/02/200906/01/2009
Defect SummaryFleetwood is recalling 509 my 2001-2008 class a motor homes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. when combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. this can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. the driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.
Consequence SummaryThe driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. workhorse is handling the remedy for this campaign please see 09v-110. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731. workhorse will conduct the owner and dealer notification.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
STEERING
06V218000FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.from 09/06/2005 to 03/30/2006V (Vehicle)947MFRFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.06/19/200606/19/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain class a motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. the spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.
Consequence SummaryThis steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryWorkhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148000) and will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shafts. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
027101/01/2008PU-0716210022211Replace the controller for power gear electric jack levelers. *kb updated on 10/01/07. *nj updated 4/28/10. *pe07/23/2007
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
027203/01/200710022625Travel lock repairs for full wall slide - out. conditions for replacement damaged travel lock feet, damaged travel locks, inoperative travel locks, or uneven travel lock landing pads. *kb09/12/2007
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
027305/01/200710021725Replacing full walls slide-out room attachment brackets. *kb06/18/2007

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
05/10/200940000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 fleetwood pace arrow motor home. the contact stated that the work horse chassis recall 50901-c since 2007 and the manufacturer advised that there were no parts to repair it. the brake system overheated and had to pullover to prevent it from getting worse. there was a brake system failure. the failure and current mileage was 40,000.
09/04/200911500
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 fleetwood pace arrow motor home. the contact stated that there was a heat build-up in the brake system. as a consequence he experienced extended stopping distances, when applying pressure to the brake pedal. the manufacturer was notified; however, the vehicle was towed a dealer at the contact
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
01/08/20072000110/01/2006
 Tl* the contact stated that the outside rearview mirror on the 33 foot fleetwood pace arrow rv is located 1 inch away from the window on the driver side. when making a left turn it is impossible to see and there is a blind spot that is about 14 inches long. *ak