Georgie Boy Cruise Master 2003
Model Cruise Master made in 2003 by Georgie Boy got 3 consumer complains as well as 7 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.
Model 2003
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V089000 | GEORGIE BOY MFG., LLC | from 08/27/2002 to 02/02/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 151 | MFR | GEORGIE BOY MFG., LLC | 03/17/2005 | 03/14/2005 | 571 | 101 & 105 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 101, controls and display and standard no. 105 hydraulic and electric brake systems. models with actia instrument cluster, the incorrect software programmed into the cluster such that certain warnings are not displayed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Incorrect software may not have the ability to illuminate warning lamps indicating brake system failures. the standards require driver warning when brake failure codes are set. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Workhorse is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or georgie boy at 877-876-9024. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Workhorse recall no. 50402-c.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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V293000 | GEORGIE BOY MFG., LLC | from 05/01/2002 to 08/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 1433 | MFR | GEORGIE BOY MFG., LLC | 06/22/2004 | 06/24/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, models mr1031wb, mr1032bb, mr1033sb, mr1351wb, and mr1352bb, the microwaves were produced with a defective membrane panel. these microwave ovens have the one touch instant cook function for items such as popcorn, potato, etc. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the membrane panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. owners should contact samsung at 1-800-932-3837 or georgie boy at 1-877-876-9024. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 08V639000 | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC | from 06/15/2001 to 08/06/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 13662 | 02/09/2009 | MFR | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC | 12/04/2008 | 12/04/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Coachmen is recalling 13,662 my 2002-2008 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with glass shower doors and manufactured from june 15, 2001 thorugh august 6, 2007. when pressure is applied to the towel bar on the glass shower door, the edge of the bar may contact the glass. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Glass breakage may occur which could cause personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with new mounting hardware for the towel bar and installation instructions. if an owner is not comfortable replacing the hardware themselves, a dealer will install the hardware at no cost to them. the recall is expected to begin on or about december 19, 2008. owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-5821. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V193000 | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC | from 08/01/2000 to 05/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 2555 | 05/01/2009 | ODI | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC | 06/02/2009 | 06/01/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Coachmen is recalling 2,555 my 2000-2009 georgie boy and coachmen recreational trailers equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. when combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. this can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. the driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. workhorse is handling the remedy for this campaign please see 09v-110. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or coachmen at 1-574-266-4030, option 5. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V041000 | GEORGIE BOY MFG., INC. | from 05/13/1999 to 10/22/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 2736 | 03/13/2003 | MFR | GEORGIE BOY MFG., LLC | 02/12/2003 | 02/13/2003 | 571 | 105 S5.3 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems. the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the system warning indicator. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. owner notification began march 13, 2003. 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 georgie boy at 1-800-521-8733. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/14/2004 | 1 | 02/14/2004 | |
| Hi, i just purchased a georgie boy cruise master 2004. the original axle weights are as follows: ight front = 3485, left front = 3620, right rear = 5320, left rear = 6240. the left side weighs 9,860. the right side weighs 8,805. the left side weights 1,055 pounds more than the right side. is the vehicle safe to drive with these axle weights? what problems could be created by these axle weights? these are questions i cannot answer. when i called georgie boy the representative offer no solution. the vehicle noticably leans to the left. i don't want to flip in order to make this an issue that is properly addressed. thank you for your reply.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 12/09/2008 | 42453 | 1 | 10/18/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 georgie boy cruise master rv. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for repair. the technician observed several massive cracks on the rotors of all four brakes. the rotors were replaced at the cost of $2,974.25. the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 03v041000 (service brakes, hydraulic;switches, brake warning). the failure mileage was 42,453 and current mileage was 42,924. updated 3/24/09 *cn updated 03/25/09.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 12/09/2008 | 42453 | 1 | 10/18/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 georgie boy cruise master rv. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for repair. the technician observed several massive cracks on the rotors of all four brakes. the rotors were replaced at the cost of $2,974.25. the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 03v041000 (service brakes, hydraulic;switches, brake warning). the failure mileage was 42,453 and current mileage was 42,924. updated 3/24/09 *cn updated 03/25/09.*jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | ALBANY | ALBANY RV | ||
| WA | FIFE | HOLIDAY MOTORHOMES | 877-309-1300 |