Recall 08V-271: 1999–2000 Georgie Boy Cruise AIR, 1999–2002 Georgie Boy Cruise Master and 4 more
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jun 19, 2008, covering about 4,231 vehicles.
The problem
Coachmen is recalling 4,231 my 1999-2002 georgie boy cruise master, landau and pursuit, my 1999-2000 cruise air, my 1999-2001 maverick and my 2000-2002 georgie boy suite motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
The risk
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
The fix
Coachmen is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall is expected to begin during june 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or coachmen at 1-800-453-6064.
Notes
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V271000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Georgie Boy Cruise AIR | 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Georgie Boy Cruise Master | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Georgie Boy Landau | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Georgie Boy Maverick | 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Georgie Boy Pursuit | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Georgie Boy Suite | 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 08V-271?
Coachmen is recalling 4,231 my 1999-2002 georgie boy cruise master, landau and pursuit, my 1999-2000 cruise air, my 1999-2001 maverick and my 2000-2002 georgie boy suite motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
How is recall 08V-271 fixed?
Coachmen is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall is expected to begin during june 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or coachmen at 1-800-453-6064.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.