2008 Georgie Boy Cruise Master problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2015-11-25 · campaign 15V798000 · 9,687 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014 FR3, 2009 Forest River Encore, Sportscoach Elite, and Aurora, 2008-2009 Cruise Master, 2012-2015 Aviator, 2007-2014 Georgetown, 2007-2009 Legend, 2008-2012 Ridgeview, 2008-2014 Cross Country, 2010-2014 Coachmen Encounter, 2009-2014 Pathfinder, Solera, Mirada, Prism, and Pursuit motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. Forest River issued an interim notification to owners on January 7, 2016. The recall began on March 3, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service number at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0109. Or owners can contact Lippert Components at 1-574-537-8900.
What owners report
2016-01-07 · Electrical System · 9,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owned a 2008 georgie boy cruise master. while driving approximately 20 mph, smoke emitted from the rear of the vehicle without warning. the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road where it began to burn. the driver, with the help of bystanders, attempted to extinguish the fire with multiple fire extinguishers. the fire depar…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.