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.
The worst 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes3
- Visibility3
- Body2
- Lights1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Brakes3
- Visibility3
- Body2
- Lights1
- Tires1
Recalls 2
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- The front impact beam installed on these motor homes can fall to the ground forward of the front axle.
- Risk
- This can cause loss of control to the vehicle or property damage to following vehicles.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the motor home impact beam support brackets to provide the correct support.
Recall number 96V238000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- This condition causes reduced lighting levels with the low beam operation resulting in reduced visibility during dark driving conditions.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and modify the motor home wiring to provide correct circuit connections.
Recall number 96V220000 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow
Defect investigations
Co intrusion
Alleged that carbon monoxide enters the sleeping area while running the onan generator at night
PE98015
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1996 pace arrow motorhome on a chevy p30 chassis. Auto park locks up with no notice.
While driving, the parking brake engaged. *jb relay, pressure switch and brake cable were replaced.
While driving both windshields blew in the vehicle.
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.
Grill assembly came lose due to bolts rusting and dropping down onto battery. Manufacturer has been notified.*ak
Vehicle suffered total brake failure. When pedal was depressed it went to the floor.
The counter tops have separated from the wall of the vehicle.
Recall work completed on head lights, however adjusted improperly.
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Questions about the 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow
Is the 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow reliable?
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow, 3.0 times a typical Pace Arrow model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow?
Brakes, with 3 complaints. Next is visibility (3).
How many recalls does the 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow have?
2 recalls, covering structure and electrical system.
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