1997 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER
The 1997 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint), Parking Brakedriveline (1 complaint), and Structureframe And Members (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER, potentially affecting up to 38 vehicles.
Recall 02V277004 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 38 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brakedriveline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM A WEEKEND ON A LAKE WE HAD A FLAT TIRE, INSIDE LEFT REAR, DUE TO THE FLAT THE DAMAGED TIRE CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE WIRING LOOM WHICH IS RAN IN THE WHEEL OF THE MOTOHOME. THE TIRE THEN BEGAN SPOOLING THE WIRE LOOM BETWEEN THE TWO REAR DUEL TIRES , LIKE A FISHING REAL, CAUSING OVER $7K OF DAMAGE TO THE UNIT. IT NOT ONLY DAMAGED THE WIRING AND PLUMBING, BUT DESTROYED THE FURNACE THAT IS FEED BY PROPANE. THE UNIT IS BEING REPAIRED BUT WHEN I CONTACTED THE MFG., I WAS TOLD IT MET GOV. STANDARDS AT THE TIME OF BEING PUT TOGETHER. OF COURSE ALL THE WIRES HAS BEEN CUT OUT,THE BODY SHOP AT THIS TIME STILL HAS THE FURNACE. *JB
1997 P30 CHASSIS MOTORHOME CHEVY AUTO PARKING BRAKE FAILURE IN LESS THAN 10,000 MILES I HAVE HAD TWO BRAKE FAILURES, THIS SYSTEM SHOULD BE RECALLED BY MANUFACTURER. VEHICLE ROLLED BACK AND DAMAGED REAR.*AK
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGH WAY AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE HITS A BUMP OR ANY IRREGULARITY IT SHIMMIES VIOLENTLY. THIS SHIMMYING ALMOST CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL UNLESS THE VEHICLE IS BROUGHT TO A NEAR STOP.*AK
WHILE DRIVNG THERE WAS A THUMPING NOISE UNDER THE MOTORHOME ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. FORD DEALER INSPECTED THE MOTORHOME, AND STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS CRACKED AND SEPARATED FROM THE FIBERGLASS SKIN. ADVISED CONSUMER TO TALK TO MANUFACTURER. THE MOTORHOME IS BEING SERVICED BY THE SERVICE CENTER.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1997 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER
- 1994 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER — 1 complaint
- 1996 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER — 2 complaints
- 1997 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER (current)
- 1998 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER — 3 complaints
- 1999 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER — 4 complaints
- 2000 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER — 1 complaint
- 2001 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER — 1 complaint
- 2002 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER — 0 complaints
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- GEORGIE BOY GEORGIE BOY — 33 total complaints
- GEORGIE BOY LANDAU — 23 total complaints
- GEORGIE BOY SWINGER — 16 total complaints
- GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT — 14 total complaints
- GEORGIE BOY MAVERICK — 7 total complaints
- GEORGIE BOY CRUISE AIR — 6 total complaints
- GEORGIE BOY CRUISE AIRE — 2 total complaints
- GEORGIE BOY SUITE — 2 total complaints