2004 GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT
The 2004 GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Air (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2004 GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT, potentially affecting up to 17,700 vehicles.
Recall 09V193000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
| 2,555 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 08V639000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 13,662 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: GLASS BREAKAGE MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 05V089000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 151 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 06V352000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 1,332 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH GM 8.1L V8 ENGINES, IMPROPER HARDENING DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. IF THE DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL COULD BE PUMPED BY THE FUEL PUMP INTO THE UNDER HOOD AREA.
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy: WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V225). DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773 OR COACHMAN AT 219-825-8528.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Air | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT: 2004 GEORGIE BOY CRUSH AIR - CHASSIS FREIGHTLINER XC. THIS IS A FULL AIR BRAKES UNIT, SOMEONE HAS CROSSED THE TWO AIR LINES TO REAR AXLE UNDER TENSION, AND ONE SAWED THE OTHER THROUGH IN 9300 MILES, THE OTHER WITHIN ITSELF WAS NEARLY THROUGH. THIS IS AN METAL ARMORED CABLE, AND THIS WAS AT THE INITIAL BUILD. THIS CAUSES THE AIR PRESSURE TO DROP FROM 125 POUNDS WHICH IS NORMAL TO LESS THAN 60 WITHIN 30 SECONDS, COMPLETE AIR LOSS. THIS CAUSES THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO GO OFF, NO MATTER WHAT SPEED ONE WAS TRAVELING. THIS DID NOT CAUSE ANY ACCIDENTS ONLY BECAUSE CONSUMER HAD HAND ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE OVERRIDE. *AK
2004 GEORGIE BOY CL A MH NO METAL IN REAR FENDER WELDS, JUST FABRIC UNDER FLOOR BOARD RAIN WATER AND EXHAUST FUMES ENTER COACH. RETURNED TO SERVICE DEALER.METAL ADDED. NO RECALL ON OTHER UNITS ACCORDING TO GBM BECAUSE THEY FELT NOT NECESSARY. TOOK 3 MONTHS FOR REPAIR. OTHER COMPLAINTS TOO NUMEROUS.
Safety Rating for the 2004 GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT
- 1999 GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT — 5 complaints
- 2000 GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT — 3 complaints
- 2001 GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT — 1 complaint
- 2002 GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT — 0 complaints
- 2003 GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT — 0 complaints
- 2004 GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT (current)
- 2005 GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT — 3 complaints
- 2006 GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT — 0 complaints
- 2007 GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT — 0 complaints
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