1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pace Arrow years
- Not enough data 9th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow. That ranks 9th out of 22 Pace Arrow model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 38,020 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 3 | 33% | 38,020 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 22% | 48,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow recalls (2)
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Structure:frame and members
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the motor home impact beam support brackets to provide the correct support.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and modify the motor home wiring to provide correct circuit connections.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Co intrusion (PE98015) — opened Mar 11, 1998, closed Aug 31, 1998.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
1996 pace arrow motorhome on a chevy p30 chassis. Auto park locks up with no notice. *jb
While driving, the parking brake engaged. *jb relay, pressure switch and brake cable were replaced. *tt
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…
While driving both windshields blew in the vehicle. *tt
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow?
Owners most often report visibility, parking brake, structure problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pace Arrow model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.