1996 Fleetwood PACE ARROW: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
40,020 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1996 model year. Data updated: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Most common problems
Visibility:Windshield is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 7 complaints (28.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 14.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 14.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Parking Brake:Driveline | 1 |
| Parking Brake:Driveline:Hydraulic:Actuator | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
Visibility:Windshield: 2; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 1; Parking Brake: 1; Parking Brake:Driveline: 1; Parking Brake:Driveline:Hydraulic:Actuator: 1; Structure:Body: 1; Visibility: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
1997: 1; 2001: 1; 2003: 3; 2006: 1; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Visibility:Windshield leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10018277 · 2003-06-09 (June 9, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING, THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED. *JB RELAY, PRESSURE SWITCH AND BRAKE CABLE WERE REPLACED. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. 73,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10018277 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10020622 · 2003-05-28 (May 28, 2003)
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. GLASS PARTICLES BLEW THROUGHOUT THE "RV" AT THE TIME IT HAPPENED. I HAD TWO KIDS THAT HAD SLIGHT CUTS ON THERE LEGS FROM THE GLASS PELTING THEM. THE CHP ARRIVED AT THE SITE AND CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK.
Owner-reported narrative. 56,040 miles reported. Look up ODI 10020622 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021775 · 2003-05-28 (May 28, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING BOTH WINDSHIELDS BLEW IN THE VEHICLE. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10021775 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10163652 · 2006-07-27 (July 27, 2006)
1996 PACE ARROW MOTORHOME ON A CHEVY P30 CHASSIS. AUTO PARK LOCKS UP WITH NO NOTICE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10163652 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10425042 · 2011-09-12 (September 12, 2011)
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 OF GLASS ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE INTERIOR. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY. THE CONTACT TEMPORARILY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE WITH DUCK TAPE IN ORDER TO RESUME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE F…
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10425042 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 522853 · 1997-09-30 (September 30, 1997)
RECALL WORK COMPLETED ON HEAD LIGHTS, HOWEVER ADJUSTED IMPROPERLY.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 522853 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 888863 · 2001-05-22 (May 22, 2001)
GRILL ASSEMBLY CAME LOSE DUE TO BOLTS RUSTING AND DROPPING DOWN ONTO BATTERY. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 888863 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
96V220000 · Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Reported: 1996-11-01 (November 1, 1996)
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."
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗96V238000 · Structure:Frame And Members
Reported: 1996-11-25 (November 25, 1996)
THE FRONT IMPACT BEAM INSTALLED ON THESE MOTOR HOMES CAN FALL TO THE GROUND FORWARD OF THE FRONT AXLE.
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL TO THE VEHICLE OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MOTOR HOME IMPACT BEAM SUPPORT BRACKETS TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT SUPPORT.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
7 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2009 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Unknown Or Other | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11472392The existing microwave/convention oven on our motorhome stopped working. Removed unit so that I could replace it. Upon removal found that the wall behind the unit had been damaged by heat. The wall covering had melted and the wood substrate had charred. There appeared to be no damage to the back of the microwave/convention oven. At no time during the operation of appliance was smoke or burning smell noticed. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Visibility:Windshield | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility:Windshield | Too few reports for a range | 56,040 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10020622 · 56,040 miWHILE 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. GLASS PARTICLES BLEW THROUGHOUT THE "RV" AT THE TIME IT HAPPENED. I HAD TWO KIDS THAT HAD SLIGHT CUTS ON THERE LEGS FROM THE GLASS PELTING THEM. THE CHP ARRIVED AT THE SITE AND CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK. |
| Parking Brake | Too few reports for a range | 73,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10018277 · 73,000 miWHILE DRIVING, THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED. *JB RELAY, PRESSURE SWITCH AND BRAKE CABLE WERE REPLACED. *TT |
| Parking Brake:Driveline | Too few reports for a range | 24,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10163652 · 24,000 mi1996 PACE ARROW MOTORHOME ON A CHEVY P30 CHASSIS. AUTO PARK LOCKS UP WITH NO NOTICE. *JB |
| Parking Brake:Driveline:Hydraulic:Actuator | Too few reports for a range | 24,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10163652 · 24,000 mi1996 PACE ARROW MOTORHOME ON A CHEVY P30 CHASSIS. AUTO PARK LOCKS UP WITH NO NOTICE. *JB |
| Visibility | Too few reports for a range | 20,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10425042 · 20,000 miTL* 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 OF GLASS ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE INTERIOR. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY. THE CONTACT TEMPORARILY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE WITH DUCK TAPE IN ORDER TO RESUME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE F… |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2022: 0 complaints · 2023: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Visibility:Windshield | Exterior Lighting:Headlights | Parking Brake | Parking Brake:Driveline | Parking Brake:Driveline:Hydraulic:Actuator | Structure:Body | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility:Windshield | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brake:Driveline | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1ODI 10163652 · 24,000 mi1996 PACE ARROW MOTORHOME ON A CHEVY P30 CHASSIS. AUTO PARK LOCKS UP WITH NO NOTICE. *JB | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brake:Driveline:Hydraulic:Actuator | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 10163652 · 24,000 mi1996 PACE ARROW MOTORHOME ON A CHEVY P30 CHASSIS. AUTO PARK LOCKS UP WITH NO NOTICE. *JB | — | 0 | 0 |
| Structure:Body | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.