1996 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW Recalls

Item Affected: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Date Announced: 11/25/1996

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

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

Action Need To Fix It: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MOTOR HOME IMPACT BEAM SUPPORT BRACKETS TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT SUPPORT.

Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 4, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Item Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Date Announced: 11/01/1996

Description of Recall: 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."

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

Action Need To Fix It: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND MODIFY THE MOTOR HOME WIRING TO PROVIDE CORRECT CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS.

Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN NOVEMBER 15, 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTOR HOME TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-909-351-3800. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.