1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 76,666miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow. The part named most often is suspension, with 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and body and structure (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 76,666 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Suspension3 27%
- Brakes2 18%
- Body and structure2 18%
- Tires2 18%
- Other or unknown1 9.1%
- Wheels1 9.1%
Example complaints
Suspension: “From 5,000 miles to present, vehicle ran over rough spots while driving, causing it to vibrate severely and some loss of control. Dealer and manufacturer were contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #8011875, filed 2002-06Brakes: “The autobrake and parking brake failed almost causing vehicle to hit a parked vehicle, the dealer stated that the autobrake shoes and drum overheated, the dealer also adjusted the autobrake and parking brake pedal and replaced the brake switch on the pump, however this did not remedy the problem as the brakes failed again.”
NHTSA complaint #557893, filed 2000-12Body and structure: “In the owners manual the gross weight is 5500, once consumer and passenger are aboard vehicle's weight limit is exceeded. The front axle becomes overloaded. Tires are also over their weight limit.”
NHTSA complaint #837081, filed 1999-06Tires: “(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. A replacement was ordered from original vendor (the tire rack) when no kumho dealer would replace it. The second tire blewout at 5668 miles on sunday august 29, 2010 and a uniroyal replacement was purchased from walmart for $159.89. The third tire blewout at 6598 miles, spare was mounted for approximately 160 miles home. The tire rack and charles roush at kumho were called on s eptember 1, 20010. …”
NHTSA complaint #10354534, filed 2010-09, 88,332 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 65,000 and 88,332 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 07V120000Mar 19, 2007Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Fleetwood Pace Arrow 1997–2004, Bounder 1997–2004, Discovery 1997–2004 +20 more
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 released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is…
- 97V178000Oct 7, 1997Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizerCovers: Fleetwood Pace Arrow 1997–1998, Bounder 1997–1998
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 fluid.
- 96V236000Nov 22, 1996Visibility › Power window devices and controlsCovers: Fleetwood Pace Arrow 1997, Bounder 1997, Flair 1997 +3 more
The e-z slide-out room can operate unexpectedly. Water can cause an electrical short in the slide-out room control relay.
- 96V220000Nov 1, 1996Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakersCovers: Fleetwood Pace Arrow 1996–1997, Bounder 1997
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."
Recall details for the 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE98015CO INTRUSIONClosed · Mar 11, 1998
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10025322Apr 21, 2008Fuel system. Fleetwood service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Consumer maintenance advisory, generator fuel lines. Fleetwood motor home owners. Csc was received.
Other model years of the Fleetwood Pace Arrow
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 11 | 6,300 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 18 | 18,388 | 6 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 12 | 24,482 | 7 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 5 | 15,274 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 15 | 40,510 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 15 | 23,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 11 | 4,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 11 | 76,666 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 9 | 40,020 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 10 | 42,100 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 12 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 13 | 54,966 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 9 | 120,319 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 6 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Fleetwood Pace Arrow model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 76,666 miles and the middle half falls between 65,000 and 88,332 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.