The 1998 Fleetwood Pace Arrow has 2 safety recalls and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints).
Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints11filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
NHTSA recall 07V120000 · Mar 19, 2007 · 167,096 vehicles
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA recall 97V178000 · Oct 7, 1997 · 1,915 vehicles
Problem: 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.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE ANY DAMAGED HOSES, AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Electrical system Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
3
0
0
0
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Parking brake Conventional; Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage and cable
3
0
0
0
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Engine and engine cooling Exhaust system
2
0
0
2
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Visibility Windshield
2
0
0
0
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Service brakes, hydraulic Foundation components; Foundation components › Drum
2
0
0
0
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Steering
1
0
0
0
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Structure Frame and members
1
0
0
0
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Latches/locks/linkages Doors › Latch
1
0
0
0
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Fuel system, gasoline Storage › Auxillary tank
1
0
0
0
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Unknown or other
1
0
0
0
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Power train Automatic transmission
1
0
0
0
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Equipment Recreational vehicle/trailer
1
0
0
0
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Feb 1, 2007 · 4,000 milesEquipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW. THE VEHICLE'S DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR RM7732, 71700145 BEGAN LEAKING COOLANT. THE REFRIGERATOR WAS NOT WORKING, AND IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 06E076000. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 4000. *AK
Oct 25, 2002Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum THE AUTO PARK BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD THE MOTOR HOME WHILE PARKED. THE DEALER INVESTIGATED AND FOUND OUT THAT THE BRAKE SHOES WERE WORN OUT AND THE BRAKE CABLE WAS BURNED AND BROKEN, THE CABLE WAS IMPROPERLY LOCATED AS IT WAS TOUCHING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YH
Oct 15, 2001Power train › Automatic transmission AUTO/PARK WOULD NOT RELEASE. 2ND TIME THIS HAPPEN ONE @ 17000 MIL2S, ONE @ 33000 MILES. *AK
Sep 25, 2001Parking brake › Conventional I RECEIVED FROM THE CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION A LETTER STATING THAT THEY HAD RECEIVED REPORTS OF CRASHES THAT MAY BE RELATED TO THE MAINTENANCE OF THE AUTO-APPLY PARKING BRAKE. THE AUTO-PARK BRAKE HAS A TENDENCY TO APPLY ITSELF AS THE VEHICLE IS CRUSING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THIS HAS OCCURED ON MY MOTOR HOME AND ALSO ON TWO OTHER RV OWNER'S OF CHEVROLET CHASSIS THAT I HAVE SPOKEN WITH. I AM SURE THERE ARE OTHER OWNERS WHO HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THIS AUTO- PARKING BRAKE. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THEY SHOULD OFFER A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT.
Nov 9, 1999Parking brake MOTOR HOME ON A CHEVROLET CHASSIS; WHEN ENGAGING EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE IT FAILED TO HOLD VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK THERE IS NO PARK IN TRANSMISSION, THE VEHICLE IS HEAVY FOR THIS TYPE OF PARKING BRAKE GVWR 16,500. *YH
Jun 1, 1998Electrical system ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH IN TURN, MAY CAUSE A FIRE. ALSO PROBLEM WITH THE PLUMBING. *AK.ET.
Jun 6, 1998Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers BECAUSE TWO OF THE MAIN ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS NOT BEING FUSED, WHEN USING THE AIR CONDITIONER, COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTECD. *AK VEHICLE IS NOT WIRED RIGHT CONSUMER CAN NOT RUN BOTH A/C WITH OUT THE ELECTRICAL PANEL GETTING HOT AND THE WIRES STARTING TO BURN. NO BREAKER ON THE REAR A/C. THE UNIT IS NOT WIRED TO THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. POSSIBLE WINDOW SEAL FAILURE CAUSED COLD AIR TO ENTER THE FRONT OF THE COUCH. WHEN THE GRAY WATER TANK IS 1/2 FULL IT COMES UP IN THE BATH TUB ,THE VENT PIPE GETS COVERED WITH WATER AND DOESN'T VENT PROPERLY CAUSING ODOR. *YH
Jun 12, 1998Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components BRAKES OVERHEAT WHILE DESCENDING GRADE. (SEE ATTACHMENT)
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
PE98015 · opened Mar 11, 1998 · closed Aug 31, 1998CO INTRUSION ALLEGED THAT CARBON MONOXIDE ENTERS THE SLEEPING AREA WHILE RUNNING THE ONAN GENERATOR AT NIGHT