Known Recalls

Model year record

1996 FLEETWOOD Pace Arrow

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 8 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V238000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Vehicles affected
1,040
Reported to NHTSA
1996-11-25
Owners notified
1997-03-04

Defect description

THE FRONT IMPACT BEAM INSTALLED ON THESE MOTOR HOMES CAN FALL TO THE GROUND FORWARD OF THE FRONT AXLE.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MOTOR HOME IMPACT BEAM SUPPORT BRACKETS TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT SUPPORT.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V220000

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Component
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Manufacturer
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Vehicles affected
1,110
Reported to NHTSA
1996-11-01
Owners notified
1997-02-11

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND MODIFY THE MOTOR HOME WIRING TO PROVIDE CORRECT CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Visibility: windshield256,040 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Parking brake173,000 mi
Parking brake: driveline124,000 mi
Parking brake: driveline: hydraulic: actuator124,000 mi
Structure: body1—
Visibility120,000 mi

The 1995 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1997 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.