1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,150 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 96V238000 1996-11-25 1,040 affected
Defect

THE FRONT IMPACT BEAM INSTALLED ON THESE MOTOR HOMES CAN FALL TO THE GROUND FORWARD OF THE FRONT AXLE.

Consequence

THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL TO THE VEHICLE OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MOTOR HOME IMPACT BEAM SUPPORT BRACKETS TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT SUPPORT.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 96V220000 1996-11-01 1,110 affected
Defect

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."

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAUSES REDUCED LIGHTING LEVELS WITH THE LOW BEAM OPERATION RESULTING IN REDUCED VISIBILITY DURING DARK DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND MODIFY THE MOTOR HOME WIRING TO PROVIDE CORRECT CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS.

Complaints by component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
2
1injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
PARKING BRAKE
1
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE
1
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
VISIBILITY
1
Total complaints8

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

VISIBILITY · reported 2011-09-02

“1996 pace arrow motorhome on a chevy p30 chassis. Auto park locks up with no notice. *jb”

PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR · reported 2006-07-15

“1996 pace arrow motorhome on a chevy p30 chassis. Auto park locks up with no notice. *jb”

PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE · reported 2006-07-15

“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…”

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD · reported 2003-04-27

“While driving both windshields blew in the vehicle. *tt”

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD · reported 2003-04-27

“Grill assembly came lose due to bolts rusting and dropping down onto battery. Manufacturer has been notified.*ak *jb”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2001-05-05

“While driving, the parking brake engaged. *jb relay, pressure switch and brake cable were replaced. *tt”

PARKING BRAKE · reported 1996-11-29

“Recall work completed on head lights, however adjusted improperly.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect investigations

Investigation PE98015 Opened 1998-03-11 · closed 1998-08-31

CO INTRUSION

ALLEGED THAT CARBON MONOXIDE ENTERS THE SLEEPING AREA WHILE RUNNING THE ONAN GENERATOR AT NIGHT

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.