2002 Georgie Boy Cruise Air problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (2) · Tires (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2011-02-04 · campaign 11V065000 · 888 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
2007-12-11 · Structure · 34,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 georgie boy cruise air xl. the contact stated the floor was defective. the failure was noticed while driving 55 mph. the manufacturer failed to seal the metal seam that caused water to spray from the tires and into the sub floor, which caused deterioration. the contact requested an extended warranty and the dealer ref…”
2006-05-15 · Tires · 17,800 mi“this compliant is against georgie boy mfg. construction of motor home with a uvw over 1000 lbs heaver then the ratings specified on vehicle information posted in unit. the unit 2002 cruise air. has a uvw posted @21600 lbs with a ccc 2964 lbs. the actual uvw weight 22660 lbs. after speaking with georgie boy about the weight and the information po…”
2004-06-22 · Structure“while driving there was severe vibration in the front. vehicle was taken to the manufacturer, who indicated there was a manufacturer's defect inch difference from one side to other side of the chassis. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.