Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2000 Fleetwood Pace Arrow
The 2000 Fleetwood Pace Arrow has limited complaint and recall data, but key concerns include brake system warnings and refrigerator safety. The number of owner complaints is low, with speed control and engine cooling being the most noted. Prospective buyers should check for these issues and obtain clear vehicle history data before purchasing.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Fleetwood Pace Arrow has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 15 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07V120000 REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V066000 FLEETWOOD/BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 5 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 4 complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
- Equipment 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Known issues to inspect
Brake warning indicator failure
How to check: Ensure brake warning lamp lights up on start-up and during operation.
Refrigerator boiler tube defect
How to check: Verify refrigerator model and check for recall repairs.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Check for any warning indicators on dashboard.
Red flag: Brake warning lamp malfunction
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Listen for unusual engine noises or vibrations.
Red flag: Persistent knocking sounds
- 03
Initial acceleration
What to check: Observe throttle responsiveness and smoothness.
Red flag: Sluggish or uneven acceleration
- 04
Cruise control
What to check: Engage cruise control and monitor stability.
Red flag: Unintended acceleration or deceleration
- 05
Highway driving
What to check: Check alignment and steering stability.
Red flag: Noticeable pull to one side
- 06
Braking
What to check: Test brake responsiveness and noise.
Red flag: Reduced braking power or screeching
- 07
Parking
What to check: Ensure parking brake holds the vehicle securely.
Red flag: Parking brake fails to hold
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the refrigerator recall been addressed?
- What maintenance records are available?
- Any history of engine or brake issues?
- Previous unresolved complaints?
- Was the vehicle involved in any accidents?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Recall repair confirmation
- Complete maintenance records
- Accident history report
- Title and registration documents
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Fleetwood Pace Arrow at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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