Georgie Boy Georgie Boy 1995
Model Georgie Boy made in 1995 by Georgie Boy got 6 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 1995
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V276004 | GEORGIE BOY MFG., LLC | from 01/01/1987 to 05/31/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 15954 | ODI | GEORGIE BOY MFG., LLC | 11/15/2002 | 11/18/2002 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875 manufactured between january 1987 and may 1995. these refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve. as the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve 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 can 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 07/04/2005 | 50000 | ||
| Dt: the contact stated the owner's manual indicated the wrong placement of certain components on the vehicle. while driving the motor home he placed the vehicle into gear, but it would not go out of second gear. there was no way to stop the vehicle. he had to turn off the ignition so the brakes would work. the headlight switch became so hot it almost melted the dashboard. the emergency flashers did not work. once the engine was shut down there was no reserve power in the battery to operate emergency items. the motor home has not been repaired. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | |||
| 07/04/2005 | 50000 | ||
| Dt: the contact stated the owner's manual indicated the wrong placement of certain components on the vehicle. while driving the motor home he placed the vehicle into gear, but it would not go out of second gear. there was no way to stop the vehicle. he had to turn off the ignition so the brakes would work. the headlight switch became so hot it almost melted the dashboard. the emergency flashers did not work. once the engine was shut down there was no reserve power in the battery to operate emergency items. the motor home has not been repaired. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 07/04/2005 | 50000 | ||
| Dt: the contact stated the owner's manual indicated the wrong placement of certain components on the vehicle. while driving the motor home he placed the vehicle into gear, but it would not go out of second gear. there was no way to stop the vehicle. he had to turn off the ignition so the brakes would work. the headlight switch became so hot it almost melted the dashboard. the emergency flashers did not work. once the engine was shut down there was no reserve power in the battery to operate emergency items. the motor home has not been repaired. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/15/1996 | 01/16/1996 | ||
| Georgie boy model pursuit swinger 1996, the fuel tank leaks at the top after the tank has been filled. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/04/2005 | 50000 | ||
| Dt: the contact stated the owner's manual indicated the wrong placement of certain components on the vehicle. while driving the motor home he placed the vehicle into gear, but it would not go out of second gear. there was no way to stop the vehicle. he had to turn off the ignition so the brakes would work. the headlight switch became so hot it almost melted the dashboard. the emergency flashers did not work. once the engine was shut down there was no reserve power in the battery to operate emergency items. the motor home has not been repaired. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 06/03/1995 | |||
| Vehicle was involved in frontal collision impact 12:00 due brake failure of rear causing extended stopping distance speed 40 mph. tt | |||