Georgie Boy Cruise Master 1999
Model Cruise Master made in 1999 by Georgie Boy got 4 consumer complains as well as 6 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic and suspension. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.
Model 1999
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V240004 | GEORGIE BOY MFG., INC. | V (Vehicle) | 133 | MFR | GEORGIE BOY MFG., LLC | 03/03/1999 | 05/27/1999 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: recreational vehicles equipped with 45 amp magnetek power converters. a weakened bypass capacitor on the converter's printed circuit board can cause a breakdown of the capacitor allowing electrical current leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Electrical current leakage could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Magnetek is replacing these power converters. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Magnetek is conducting the owner notification for this recall. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free replacement converters within a reasonable time should contactmagnetek at 1-219-356-7100, ext. 469, or georgie boy at 1-800-521-8733.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V065000 | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC | V (Vehicle) | 888 | 02/21/2011 | ODI | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC | 02/04/2011 | 02/04/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Coachmen is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. the response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Coachmen is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. the safety recall began on february 21, 2011. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 09V289000 | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC | from 06/01/2001 to 04/30/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 932 | 09/23/2008 | ODI | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC | 07/23/2009 | 07/23/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Coachmen is recalling 932 model year (my) 1999-2003 georgie boy cruise master, my 2000-2002 maverick and pursuit, my 2000 & 2002 cruise air and my 2001-2002 suite motorhomes equipped with norcold model 1200lrim refrigerators, manufactured from march 1, 2001 to december 31, 2002, with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. if a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased the heat source could generate very high temperatures. at such high temperatures, the cooling unit could rupture. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a leak occurs and the unit is continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Coachmen is working with norcold and norcold will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge (please see 09e-027). owners may contact norcold's recall center at 1-800-767-9101. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V091007 | GEORGIE BOY MFG., INC. | V (Vehicle) | 1364 | ODI | GEORGIE BOY MFG., LLC | 03/15/2001 | 08/01/2001 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers n841, n821, n641, and n621. these refrigerators can experience a cooling system leak caused by operation in the ac electric mode. if a leak occurs, the cooling performance of the refrigerator will deteriorate, requiring immediate replacement of the cooling unit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the ac electric mode can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Norcold will inspect and replace the refrigerator cooling units. norcold will conduct the owner notification. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-767-9101 or georgie boy at 1-877-876-9024. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 08V271000 | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC | from 03/01/1999 to 05/31/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 4231 | 07/30/2008 | MFR | GEORGIE BOY MFG., LLC | 06/19/2008 | 06/19/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Coachmen is recalling 4,231 my 1999-2002 georgie boy cruise master, landau and pursuit, my 1999-2000 cruise air, my 1999-2001 maverick and my 2000-2002 georgie boy suite motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Coachmen is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. the recall is expected to begin during june 2008. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or coachmen at 1-800-453-6064. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 02V277004 | GEORGIE BOY MFG., LLC | from 12/01/1996 to 03/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 38 | ODI | GEORGIE BOY MFG., LLC | 11/20/2002 | 11/20/2002 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 1200lr and 1200rim with serial numbers between 700000 and 1008700 and manufactured between december 1996 and february 1999. these refrigerators can experience low cycle fatigue failure which can lead to the liquid solution slowly leaking from the sealed, pressurized cooling unit through a small crack. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement cooling unit free of charge. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers cancontact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 3 | 02/27/1999 | ||
| Abs warning light/buzzer continually came on, three repair attempts, however dealership was not able to fix and resulted in disconnecting warning system. mjs | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| When driving the vehicle at any speed the vehicles front end vibrates out of control. dealer has vehicle now.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB | |||
| 03/30/1999 | 8 | 03/30/1999 | |
| Driver's side mirror causes poor visibility through the windshield after wipers have been turned off.tire's failed due to bad rims (goodyear 24570r-19.5) (accurisde ford stamped 6.75 x 19.5). ak | |||
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| 03/30/1999 | 8 | 03/30/1999 | |
| Driver's side mirror causes poor visibility through the windshield after wipers have been turned off.tire's failed due to bad rims (goodyear 24570r-19.5) (accurisde ford stamped 6.75 x 19.5). ak | |||