Fleetwood Pace Arrow brake failure problems

Filed Feb 26, 2014 · Brakes · WI

2004 workhorse pace arrow rv. Consumer writes in regards to brake concerns recall notice. *smd the consumer stated in 2010, while his son was driving the rv, he experienced a total loss of brake failure. The rv was taken to a repair shop, but no problem was found. The recall was performed in august 2011. After the recall was performed, the brakes and calipers had to be replaced again. The repair shop stated the brakes were significantly inadequate. The consumer stated the recall, did not eliminate the problem.

Filed Dec 1, 2010 · Brakes, Engine · 54,966 miles · TN

Continuous brake failure after repeated repair attempts. The parking brake locks and has to be disconnected from the hydro-boost. Replaced first transmission with complete internal failure due to overheating from brakes (front disc and parking) locking up at highway speeds. 11/13/07 - engine failed and had to be replaced as a result of the brakes placing undue strain on the drivetrain at highway speeds. The torque convertor was replaced at the same time as the engine due to the brake problems. 11/12/10 - a second transmission failed and needs to be replaced with only 59,190 miles with no overdrive or reverse gears. The parking brake drum for this vehicle is mounted on the rear of the transmission which allows excess heat to build up and damage the transmission and the engine. In addition, an aftermarket transmission filter (placed in the transmission cooling line between the transmission and the radiator) was installed by the manufacturer of the motor home and found to be clogged. Research discovered the manufacturer of the filter went out of business when they failed to engineer a bypass valve into the filter which caused transmission and/or engine failure complaints and lawsuits.

Filed May 4, 2010 · Brakes · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 fleetwood pace arrow equipped with a workhorse chassis. While driving at 35 MPH, the driver and passenger side rear brakes failed. The contact received a recall notice regarding the brakes for the chassis but the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact called the manufacturer but was told that the part was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were unknown.

Filed Jan 12, 2009 · Brakes · 17,010 miles · FL

November of 2008, I was driving through lake worth, florida when my front brakes on my 2002 pace arrow motor home started to heat up and smoke. Upon inspection I found the brakes red hot at the steer axle. While doing a internet search for parts,I found a rv blog site with over 80 pages of complaints about the w22 workhorse chassis which I have. I also learned about a recall by workhorse. After calling workhorse they told me the update had been done by the previous owner at 12,000 mi. It now has 17,000 mi. And I see the update didn't work. I have replaced the wheel seals, oil hub caps, and rebuilt the calipers on both steer axles. Judging by the blogs there are a lot of angry w22 workhorse chassis owners not getting much results from the manufacturer. This is a safety issue that should be resolved before people get injured or killed. The repairs done seem to be a temporary fix as best as many owners have had multiple brake failures. The cost to me was about $400.00. I do have the some of the old parts. I forgot to mention that the antilock brake sensors melted also. I fear going back out on the road that you never know when the next failure will be or what the results will be. I was lucky to be in slow traffic , but what about next time? Thank you.

Filed Oct 1, 2008 · Brakes · 10,840 miles · SC

Smelled burning then ABS light came on. Brakes went to the floor when I tried to stop. Had to pump brakes to stop. Stopped and checked fluid, etc., could find no problem. Continued on our way without incident, but ABS light stayed on.

Filed Aug 4, 2008 · Brakes · 21,886 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 fleetwood pace arrow with the 2003 workhorse chassis. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact smelled burning brakes. The brakes failed when he attempted to stop; however, he was able to pull the vehicle over. He checked the brakes and noticed that both front wheels were smoking. After waiting over an hour, he was able to drive the vehicle to the repair shop. The front passenger side wheel caliper, brake line, rotor, bearing hub assembly, and ABS sensor were replaced. The front driver's side wheel brake hose and brake lining were replaced as well. The failure mileage was 21,886 and current mileage was 21,926. Update 09/10/08 *cw updated 09/11/08

Filed Feb 7, 2008 · Brakes · 13,538 miles · FL

While driving on december 26,2007 we felt a drag on the unit and we were aware of an odor indicating something was hot. We stopped and checked into a campground. As we backed into the site and put on the brake it went to the floor, no brakes. Engine area we observed fluid was splattered under the hood. Brake fluid had blown out of the top of the brake fluid container. We were able to get into a garage on saturday 29th. And advised the the problem was with the calipers and that we needed new brake calipers and probably should replace the master cylinder. It was saturday and the master cylinder was not available so only the calipers were replaced. We have no pictures but we do have the old calipers. We contacted workhorse but sent a form letter telling us how to use the brakes and that the coach was out of warranty and they were not responsible for any further reimbursement.

Filed Dec 7, 2007 · Brakes · TX

2003 pace arrow motor home with brake failure. Consumer states that the brakes have failed twice putting his family and others in danger. He states that the brake fluid in the passenger side reservoir was very hot. *kb the consumer stated when the failure occurred, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Pumping the brake pedal did not improve the response.

Filed Jan 15, 2007 · Body · 5,443 miles · CA

While in transit the dining room slide fails and the slide will slide out due to an electrical brake failure. Additionally, the slide is pulled out during transit when hit by cross winds. The slide will then slide out from the body of the coach anywhere from one to eight inches. This has been reported to fleetwood enterprises on several occasions beginning in january 2006 and most recently in january 2007. There have been a total of four failures and three motors replaced in a 12 month period. The coach has been in service for the above related problems for approximately six months whereby the defect still exists. This ultimately results in a major mechanical and structural failure. It is also the only place in which safety restraints are installed. Thereby posing a significant health and safety risk to the passengers of the vehicle and other drivers and vehicles on the country's highways. After numerous failures and in talking with other owners who have experienced the same problem, this problem must be addressed. During my investigation of other fleetwood products, fleetwood has installed slide locks on other models to prevent the slide from releasing during transit or unexpectedly.

Filed Aug 9, 2006 · Brakes · 33,000 miles · AR

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had brake problems. The vehicle was taken to the dealership five times. The brakes needed to be pumped many times to stop the vehicle.*ak updated 9/15/2006 - when the brake pedal was pushed the pedal went to the floor and the low pressure light illuminated.