- The problem
- Vehicle description: class a motor homes. The intermediate drive shaft installed on these motor homes can fall to the ground.
- The risk
- This condition creates a potential loss of vehicle control and/or a road obstruction.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the intermediate drive shaft with one of a newer design.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Pace Arrow Vision Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1998 Pace Arrow Vision with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the brakes (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 1998 for the driveshaft. For comparison, the 1997 has 3 and the 1999 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Vision year, for its age
#229 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Pace Arrow Vision problems
Share of all 4 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1998 Pace Arrow Vision recalls 1
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
What owners say
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4 complaints about the 1998 Pace Arrow Vision
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contacts client owns a 1998 pace arrow vision. The contact was the insurance agent of the vehicle owner. He stated that the front driver side tire separated and damaged the front bumper, fender, and undercarriage of the vehicle. Nhtsa recall number 07t003000 (tires:tread/belt) was referenced. The tires were fts telluride, size lt265/75r16 and the client has them available. The speed, road conditions, engine size, number of cylinders, powertrain, purchase date, and dot number were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 80,235. The consumer stated also has the front tire that did not separate and would also like to be reimbursed for that as well. Updated 02/01/08 *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 pace arrow vision. The contact stated that the trailer lost 12-bolts of power due to the circuit board. The board was held together by double-sided tape and is becoming loose and shortening. Fleetwood trailers stated that they would check on the situation, but weeks have since passed. The vin was confirmed with the contact. The current mileage is 40,473 and failure mileage was 35,000. No other vehicle information was available.
The camper's auto park system engaged by itself while driving at 60 mph. The consumer started smelling something odd, then the brakes engaged and lock-up. This made it very difficult to accelerate. The consumer had to pull into a camp ground. This is a common failure with the p30 ford chaise. *La *nm
REAR FRAME CAME LOOSE AND CRACKED.*MR *JB
Pace Arrow Vision: every year compared
All Vision yearsQuestions about the 1998 Pace Arrow Vision
Does the 1998 Pace Arrow Vision have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1998 Pace Arrow Vision: driveshaft (September 1998). 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 Pace Arrow Vision?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), brakes (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Pace Arrow Vision had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 14, 2004 and the latest on August 7, 2007. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Pace Arrow Vision a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Pace Arrow Vision 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 Pace Arrow Vision years have the most complaints?
1998 (4), 1997 (3), 1999 (3). See every Pace Arrow Vision year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Pace Arrow Vision 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