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Fleetwood Pace Arrow Visibility problems by year

8 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Fleetwood Pace Arrow's visibility & wipers. Windshields, wipers, defrosters, mirrors, backup cameras and glare.

Visibility complaints by model year

YearVisibility complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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19971001
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19892000

Visibility recalls

Latest Pace Arrow visibility complaints

1997 Fleetwood Pace ArrowVisibility & wipers

Both front windshields partially popped out of their frame leaving open gaps between the windshields and the gasket allowing wind and water to enter the vehicle. This is the third (or forth) such occurrence since I purchased the rv in 2000. It seems to happen in very hot weather. Repair personnel at rv glass replacement establishments have mentioned that the opening for the front windshields does not precisely fit the fleetwood supplied windshields and gasket. I am not sure whether the root cause of the problem...

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is related to the expansion/contraction of the glass or the softening of gasket materials under hot weather conditions, a manufacturing flaw in the windshield opening, the flexing window opening during vehicle operation, or some combination of all of these. *Tr

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10463865
1996 Fleetwood Pace ArrowVisibility & wipers

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 failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10425042
2006 Fleetwood Pace ArrowVisibility & wipers

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

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10179385
1996 Fleetwood Pace ArrowVisibility & wipers

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.

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10020622
1998 Fleetwood Pace ArrowElectrical systemVisibility & wipers

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

Filed Incident Electrical system · Visibility · Unknown or otherNHTSA 860405

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