The 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,150 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STRUCTURE96V2380001996-11-251,040 affected
Defect
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.
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.
Complaints by component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
2
1injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
PARKING BRAKE
1
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE
1
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
VISIBILITY
1
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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”
“1996 pace arrow motorhome on a chevy p30 chassis. Auto park locks up with no notice. *jb”
“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…”
“While driving both windshields blew in the vehicle. *tt”
“Grill assembly came lose due to bolts rusting and dropping down onto battery. Manufacturer has been notified.*ak *jb”
“While driving, the parking brake engaged. *jb relay, pressure switch and brake cable were replaced. *tt”
“Recall work completed on head lights, however adjusted improperly.”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE98015 Opened 1998-03-11 · closed 1998-08-31
CO INTRUSION
ALLEGED THAT CARBON MONOXIDE ENTERS THE SLEEPING AREA WHILE RUNNING THE ONAN GENERATOR AT NIGHT
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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