1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow.
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- Chevrolet Motorhome Chassis (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 3 of 6 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Chevrolet for the 1996 Motorhome Chassis
- Ford F-Super Duty (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 3 of 6 decoded VINs · 2 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 1996 F-Super Duty
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Fleetwood recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Fleetwood
Electrical System #96V220000 · 1996 · 1,110 units
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.
Structure #96V238000 · 1996 · 1,040 units
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 9 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Fleetwood for the 1996 Pace Arrow. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow problems?
In 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is visibility.