2003 Fleetwood Pace Arrow

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2003 Fleetwood Pace Arrow
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:41:50.504Z

Only 12 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 12 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, 2003 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 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
2003: 12 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 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

4 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

SUSPENSION

1 of 12 total reports mentions: suspension.

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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THERE WAS A CHATTERING NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE METAL HITTING METAL COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20060714

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 12 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

SEATS

1 of 12 total reports mentions: seats.

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2003 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW MOTOR HOME WITH FACTORY INSTALLED SWIVEL, ROCKER, RECLINER CHAIR. CHAIR WILL SWIVEL, ROCK AND BANG AGAINST THE WALL WHILE TRAVELING DISTRACTING THE DRIVER FROM THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040204

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 12 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, HE SMELLED A FUEL ODOR WITHIN THE CABIN. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY AND THEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120420

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20031003 — equipment

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS, THE HYDRAULIC HOSE OPERATING THE LEVELING JACK SYSTEM WAS ROUTED SO IT PLACES THE HOSE TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST. THE HOT EXHAUST CAN CAUSE THE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DAMAGED HOSES AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 3, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEA

Campaign 03V344000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040823 — trailer hitches

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH DRAW TITE HITCH RECEIVERS MAY BE MISSING ONE OR MORE WELDS BETWEEN THE HITCH RECEIVER BOX AND THE BOTTOM SUPPORT PLATE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE HITCH RECEIVER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.

Campaign 04V352000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20060120 — PE (closed 20060502)

INADVERTENT SLIDE-OUT EXTENSION MOVEMENT

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

R 20081024 — equipment

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, AMER

Remedy: 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 FR

Campaign 08V320000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090501 — service brakes, air

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 OPERA

Remedy: 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 NOTIFI

Campaign 09V198000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090626 — equipment

FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 MOTORHOMES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 24, 2004 AND MARCH 11, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD MODEL 1200LR, 1200LRIM, AND 1201LRIM REFRIGERATORS W

Remedy: FLEETWOOD RV WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLE'S REFRIGERATOR WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD RV AT 1-800

Campaign 09V312000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — electrical system

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101 "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS" AND NO.

Remedy: WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN AND REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.

Campaign 06V115000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Fleetwood Pace Arrow — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V115000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V344000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V352000 (trailer hitches) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V120000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V320000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V198000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V312000 (equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2003 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 2003 Fleetwood Pace Arrow?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Fleetwood Pace Arrow have?

7 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.