- The 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.
- The risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Fleetwood Pace Arrow Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 1998 Fleetwood Pace Arrow with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (4) and the electrical system (3). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 1997 has 11 and the 1999 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Pace Arrow year, for its age
#162 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Fleetwood Pace Arrow problems
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1998 Fleetwood Pace Arrow recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The 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.
- The risk
- This hydraulic fluid can ignite in the engine compartment causing a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect, replace any damaged hoses, and relocate the affected hydraulic lines.
What owners say
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11 complaints about the 1998 Fleetwood Pace Arrow
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
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
Auto/park would not release. 2Nd time this happen one @ 17000 mil2s, one @ 33000 miles. *Ak
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.
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
Electrical system malfunctioned, causing a short circuit which in turn, may cause a fire. Also problem with the plumbing. *Ak.Et.
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
Brakes overheat while descending grade. (See attachment)
While driving at 65mph a fuse blew out, causing the emergency brake to disable. Consumer was able to get to side of the road. It felt like vehicle downshifted from one gear to first gear. Dealer has worked on problem several times, they now say that it is fixed. *Ak *ml
BOLT SHEARED OFF IN STEERING SECTION.
EXHAUST HANGER STRAP BROKE DAMAGING TAIL PIPE.
Fleetwood Pace Arrow: every year compared
All Pace Arrow years1998 Fleetwood Pace Arrow vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Fleetwood Pace Arrow | 11 | 2 | D | |
| 1998 Fleetwood Bounder | 24 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Fleetwood Discovery | 18 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Fleetwood American Eagle | 9 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Fleetwood Fleetwood | 8 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Fleetwood Jamboree | 7 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Fleetwood American Dream | 4 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Fleetwood Avion | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Fleetwood Flair | 3 | 3 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1998 Fleetwood Pace Arrow
Does the 1998 Fleetwood Pace Arrow have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1998 Fleetwood Pace Arrow: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007); integrated jack / leveler / stabilizer (October 1997). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Fleetwood Pace Arrow?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (4), electrical system (3), equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Fleetwood Pace Arrow had?
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 17, 1998 and the latest on March 26, 2007. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Fleetwood Pace Arrow a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 36 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Fleetwood Pace Arrow year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Fleetwood Pace Arrow years have the most complaints?
1997 (11), 1998 (11), 1995 (10). See every Fleetwood Pace Arrow year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Fleetwood Pace Arrow has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data