Recall 11V065000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 1997-2009 GEORGIE BOY SUITE
RECALL This recall affects up to 888 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 11V065000 |
| Manufacturer | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 888 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1997 COACHMEN AURORA, 1999 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER, 1999 GEORGIE BOY LANDAU, 1999 GEORGIE BOY MAVERICK, 2000 GEORGIE BOY SUITE, 2000 GEORGIE BOY MAVERICK, 2000 GEORGIE BOY LANDAU, 2000 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE AIR, 2000 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER, 2001 GEORGIE BOY LANDAU, 2001 GEORGIE BOY SUITE, 2001 GEORGIE BOY MAVERICK, 2001 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER, 2001 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE AIR, 2002 GEORGIE BOY MAVERICK, 2002 GEORGIE BOY SUITE, 2002 GEORGIE BOY LANDAU, 2002 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER, 2002 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE AIR, 2003 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER, 2004 SPORTSCOACH ELITE, 2005 SPORTSCOACH ELITE, 2006 SPORTSCOACH ELITE, 2007 SPORTSCOACH ELITE, 2008 SPORTSCOACH LEGEND, 2008 SPORTSCOACH ELITE, 2009 SPORTSCOACH ELITE, 2009 SPORTSCOACH LEGEND
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for GEORGIE BOY
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V798000 | 2009 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 9,687 | |
| 11V057000 | 2009 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 27 | |
| 09V193000 | 2009 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID | 2,555 | |
| 08V639000 | 2003 GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 13,662 | |
| 09V289000 | 2000 GEORGIE BOY MAVERICK | EQUIPMENT | 932 | |
| 08V271000 | 2000 GEORGIE BOY LANDAU | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 4,231 | |
| 08V279000 | 2005 GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 37,293 | |
| 06V267000 | 2006 GEORGIE BOY LANDAU | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1,485 | |
| 04V587000 | 2005 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 22 | |
| 03V041000 | 2001 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP | 2,736 |