1998 Fleetwood Pace Arrow Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 4,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Fleetwood Pace Arrow (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1998 Fleetwood Pace Arrow. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and engine cooling (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 4,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 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.
- Brakes4 36%
- Electrical system3 27%
- Engine cooling2 18%
- Equipment1 9.1%
- Fuel system1 9.1%
- Other or unknown1 9.1%
- Steering1 9.1%
- Body and structure1 9.1%
Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “I received from the chevrolet motor division a letter stating that they had received reports of crashes that may be related to the maintenance of the auto-apply parking brake. The auto-park brake has a tendency to apply itself as the vehicle is crusing down the highway. This has occured on my motor home and also on two other rv owner's of chevrolet chassis that I have spoken with. I am sure there are other owners who had similar problems with this auto- parking brake. This is a very dangerous situation that needs to be corrected by the manufacturer. …”
NHTSA complaint #753695, filed 2001-10Electrical system: “While driving at 65mph a fuse blew out, causing the emergency brake to disable. Consumer was able to get to side of the road. It felt like vehicle downshifted from one gear to first gear. Dealer has worked on problem several times, they now say that it is fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #834821, filed 1999-02Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Because two of the main electrical circuits not being fused, when using the air conditioner, could cause a fire. The problem has been reported to the manufacturer. Problem has not been correctecd. Vehicle is not wired right consumer can not run both A/C with out the electrical panel getting hot and the wires starting to burn. No breaker on the rear A/C. The unit is not wired to the manufacturer's specifications. Possible window seal failure caused cold air to enter the front of the couch. …”
NHTSA complaint #860405, filed 2000-04Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,000 and 4,000 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.
Recall details for the 1998 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 1998 Fleetwood Pace Arrow have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1998 Fleetwood Pace Arrow as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Fleetwood Pace Arrow is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.
Has the 1998 Fleetwood Pace Arrow been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 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 1998 Fleetwood Pace Arrow reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 4,000 miles and the middle half falls between 4,000 and 4,000 miles; 100% 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.