Both front windshields partially popped out of their frame leaving open gaps between the windshields and the gasket allowing wind and water to enter the vehicle. This is the third (or forth) such occurrence since I purchased the rv in 2000. It seems to happen in very hot weather. Repair personnel at rv glass replacement establishments have mentioned that the opening for the front windshields does not precisely fit the fleetwood supplied windshields and gasket. I am not sure whether the root cause of the problem is related to the expansion/contraction of the glass or the softening of gasket materials under hot weather conditions, a manufacturing flaw in the windshield opening, the flexing window opening during vehicle operation, or some combination of all of these.
The worst 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension3
- Brakes2
- Tires2
- Body1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Suspension3
- Brakes2
- Tires2
- Body1
- Visibility1
- Wheels1
Recalls 4
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, 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.
- Risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). 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 you 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.
Recall number 07V120000 · Recall details
Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: class a motor homes. The hydraulic hoses which operate the leveling jack system is routed too close to the engine exhaust manifold causing the hose to melt, releasing hydraulic fluid.
- Risk
- This hydraulic fluid can ignite in the engine compartment causing a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, replace any damaged hoses, and relocate the affected hydraulic lines.
Recall number 97V178000 · Recall details
Visibility: power window devices and controls
- What is wrong
- The e-z slide-out room can operate unexpectedly. Water can cause an electrical short in the slide-out room control relay.
- 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 while the motor home is parked.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a replacement control relay in a waterproof location on these motor homes.
Recall number 96V236000 · 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 4 recalls for the 1997 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 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
(1) tread separation and (2) blowouts out of (9) kuhmo road venture apt/kl51, 235x85x16 e rated tires within 6600 miles of installation. The first tire separated at 2957 miles. A replacement was ordered from original vendor (the tire rack) when no kumho dealer would replace it. The second tire blewout at 5668 miles on sunday august 29, 2010 and a uniroyal replacement was purchased from walmart for $159.89. The third tire blewout at 6598 miles, spare was mounted for approximately 160 miles home. The tire rack and charles roush at kumho were called on s eptember 1, 20010. One of the tires was taken todiscount tire of texas, september 7, 2010, charles roush again could not be contacted and no adjustment would be made without his approval. I get the same from maggen at the tire rack. It appears that kumho knows there is a problem with materials and workmanship and chooses not to honor their warranty. Dealers continue to sell the product that is very highly rated; but will not make adjustments. My family and I are lucky that we stopped when the right front tire delamitated and the two blowout were on dual wheels or our rv would probably piled up on the side of the highway. What tests on these tires has been done per 49 cfr part 571, june 1, 2007? There is a problem with kumho.
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
The autobrake and parking brake failed almost causing vehicle to hit a parked vehicle, the dealer stated that the autobrake shoes and drum overheated, the dealer also adjusted the autobrake and parking brake pedal and replaced the brake switch on the pump, however this did not remedy the problem as the brakes failed again.
In the owners manual the gross weight is 5500, once consumer and passenger are aboard vehicle's weight limit is exceeded. The front axle becomes overloaded. Tires are also over their weight limit.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
The weight of the vehicle's front end is too heavy causing damage to tires and suspension components.
The emergency parking brake system malfunctioned when parking in incline postion. Put the vehicle in park position and vehicle moved forward. Had to use the braking system to stop the vehicle. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Slide out room becomes loose while driving.
Suspension out of alignment, causing excessive tire wear and a blow out.
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Questions about the 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow
Is the 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow reliable?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow, 3.3 times a typical Pace Arrow model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow?
Suspension, with 3 complaints. Next is brakes (2).
How many recalls does the 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow have?
4 recalls, covering equipment, visibility and electrical system.
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