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#BS-1981-FLEPAC-5863

1981 Fleetwood Pacearrow

Based on reports from 1 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Recalls
1
TSBs
0
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 1 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic ConvertorHIGH

1 owners reported engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor issues.

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor1 (100%)

1981 Fleetwood Pacearrow: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor complaints account for 100% of all reports filed for the 1981 Fleetwood Pacearrow, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (1 recall)

85V106000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

MAIN FUEL TANK FILLER CAP MAY DISENGAGE SUDDENLY WHEN REMOVING THE CAP FOR REFUELING. THE SUDDEN CAP DISENGAGEMENT PERMITS EXPULSION OF VAPOR AND UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, SPRAYS GASOLINE AROUND THE SURROUNDING AREA OR PERSONS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE GASOLINE SPILLAGE MAY CAUSE A FIRE AND/OR AN EXPLOSION IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1981 Fleetwood Pacearrow: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1981 Fleetwood Pacearrow?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1981 Fleetwood Pacearrow is related to the engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1981 Fleetwood Pacearrow reliable?
The 1981 Fleetwood Pacearrow has 1 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1981 Fleetwood Pacearrow problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1981 Fleetwood Pacearrow have any recalls?
Yes, the 1981 Fleetwood Pacearrow has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Fleetwood Pacearrow problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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