Tl* the contact owns a 2006 fleetwood pace arrow motor home. The contact stated that he was informed about the workhorse chassis recall 50901-c in 2007 and the manufacturer advised him that there were no parts to repair it. The brake system overheated and the contact had to pull over to prevent it from becoming worse. The failure and current mileages were approximately 40,000.
The worst 2006 Fleetwood Pace Arrow problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Brakes2
- Visibility1
Recalls 5
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- Fleetwood 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.
- Risk
- The 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers 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.
Recall number 09V198000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Fleetwood 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.
- Risk
- If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Fleetwood 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.
Recall number 08V320000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On 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.
- Risk
- In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
- Remedy
- Workhorse 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.
Recall number 06V388000 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- On 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.
- Risk
- This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Workhorse 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.
Recall number 06V218000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- On 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.
- Risk
- This will make the step inoperable and possibly result in a risk of personal injury, vehicle or other property damage.
- Remedy
- Dealers 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.
Recall number 06V055000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 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 2006 Fleetwood Pace Arrow owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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's expense. The failure has not been diagnosed. The failure and current mileages were 11,500.
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.
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Questions about the 2006 Fleetwood Pace Arrow
Is the 2006 Fleetwood Pace Arrow reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2006 Fleetwood Pace Arrow, close to a typical Pace Arrow model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Fleetwood Pace Arrow?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is visibility (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Fleetwood Pace Arrow have?
5 recalls, covering service brakes, air, equipment and engine and engine cooling.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Fleetwood Pace Arrow brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 09V198000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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