- The problem
- Fleetwood is recalling 509 my 2001-2008 class a motor homes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.
- The risk
- The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. Workhorse is handling the remedy for this campaign please see 09v-110. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731. Workhorse will conduct the owner and dealer notification.
Vehicle safety record
2006 Fleetwood Pace Arrow Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2006 Fleetwood Pace Arrow with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (2) and the visibility & wipers (1). It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in June 2009 for the service brakes, air. For comparison, the 2005 has 0 and the 2007 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Pace Arrow year, for its age
#318 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Fleetwood Pace Arrow problems
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2006 Fleetwood Pace Arrow recalls 5
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
- Fleetwood is recalling 70,101 my 2003-2007 southwind, pace arrow, bounder, flair, storm, fiesta, terra gas class a motor homes; bounder, discovery, providence, excursion, expedition, revolution, american eagle, american heritage, american tradition diesel class a motor homes; jamboree tioga class c motor homes; and prowler, wilderness, terry, mallard, pioneer, pride and triumph conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerators manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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
- If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Fleetwood is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). 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 the owner 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.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with general motors 8.1L v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.
- The risk
- In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
- The fix
- Workhorse is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
- The problem
- On certain class a motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.
- The risk
- This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148000) and will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shafts. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric entry step built with a control unit manufactured by american technologies, may develop an electrical short during cold weather, allowing for the potential of the plastic case to ignite.
- The risk
- This will make the step inoperable and possibly result in a risk of personal injury, vehicle or other property damage.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace all american technologies controls associated with the kwikee brand electric entry step free of charge. The recall began on march 17, 2006. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.
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3 complaints about the 2006 Fleetwood Pace Arrow
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 fleetwood pace arrow motor home. The contact stated that he was informed about the workhorse chassis recall 50901-c in 2007 and the manufacturer advised him that there were no parts to repair it. The brake system overheated and the contact had to pull over to prevent it from becoming worse. The failure and current mileages were approximately 40,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 fleetwood pace arrow motor home. The contact stated that there was a heat build-up in the brake system. As a consequence he experienced extended stopping distances, when applying pressure to the brake pedal. The manufacturer was notified; however, the vehicle was towed a dealer at the contact's expense. The failure has not been diagnosed. The failure and current mileages were 11,500.
Tl* the contact stated that the outside rearview mirror on the 33 foot fleetwood pace arrow rv is located 1 inch away from the window on the driver side. When making a left turn it is impossible to see and there is a blind spot that is about 14 inches long. *Ak
Fleetwood Pace Arrow: every year compared
All Pace Arrow years2006 Fleetwood Pace Arrow vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Fleetwood Pace Arrow | 3 | 5 | D | |
| 2006 Fleetwood Discovery | 9 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Fleetwood Expedition | 7 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Fleetwood Excursion | 7 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Fleetwood Bounder | 6 | 8 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel | 3 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Fleetwood Flair | 3 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Fleetwood Gearbox | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2006 Fleetwood American Eagle | 2 | 1 | F | 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 2006 Fleetwood Pace Arrow
Does the 2006 Fleetwood Pace Arrow have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2006 Fleetwood Pace Arrow: service brakes, air (June 2009); recreational vehicle / trailer (July 2008); engine and engine cooling (October 2006); steering (June 2006) and more. 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 2006 Fleetwood Pace Arrow?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (2), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Fleetwood Pace Arrow had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 22, 2007 and the latest on June 9, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Fleetwood Pace Arrow a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 34 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 2006 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