1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow

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1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:41:33.557Z

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Fleetwood Pace Arrow Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1992: 8 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints 1997: 11 complaints 1997 1998: 11 complaints 1999: 15 complaints 1999 2000: 15 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2002: 5 complaints 2003: 12 complaints 2003 2004: 18 complaints 2005: 11 complaints 2006: 3 complaints 2007: 1 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2017: 3 complaints 2018: 3 complaints 2018 2019: 1 complaints 2020: 0 complaints 2021: 0 complaints 2022: 0 complaints 2022 2023: 0 complaints 2023
1997: 11 complaints
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YearComplaints
19851
19870
19881
19894
19900
19915
19928
19936
199510
19967
199711
199811
199915
200015
20013
20025
200312
200418
200511
20063
20071
20081
20090
20173
20183
20191
20200
20210
20220
20230

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

2 of 11 total reports mention: tires.

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(1) TREAD SEPARATION AND (2) BLOWOUTS OUT OF (9) KUHMO ROAD VENTURE APT/KL51, 235X85X16 E RATED TIRES WITHIN 6600 MILES OF INSTALLATION. THE FIRST TIRE SEPARATED AT 2957 MILES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100908

SUSPENSION

2 of 11 total reports mention: suspension.

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SUSPENSION OUT OF ALIGNMENT, CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR AND A BLOW OUT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980624

WHEELS

1 of 11 total reports mentions: wheels.

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 of 11 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120701

SUSPENSION

1 of 11 total reports mentions: suspension.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19970118 — visibility

THE E-Z SLIDE-OUT ROOM CAN OPERATE UNEXPECTEDLY. WATER CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM CONTROL RELAY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REPLACEMENT CONTROL RELAY IN A WATERPROOF LOCATION ON THESE MOTOR HOMES.

Campaign 96V236000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19970211 — electrical system

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."

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

Campaign 96V220000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19971031 — equipment

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE ANY DAMAGED HOSES, AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES.

Campaign 97V178000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19980311 — PE (closed 19980831)

CO INTRUSION

R 20070510 — equipment

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 REL

Remedy: 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

Campaign 07V120000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V236000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V220000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V178000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V120000 (equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.