2002 Georgie Boy Landau
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 2002 Georgie Boy Landau. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 at 1-574-266-4030, option 5.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 to begin on or about december 19, 2008. owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-5821.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Remedy
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.
On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. an electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. this may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.
Remedy
Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer IS unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel IS replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. 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 should contact samsung at 800-932-3837 or coachmen at 1-877-876-9024.
Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by the standard.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition IS in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the system warning indicator.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. owner notification began march 13, 2003. 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 should contact georgie boy at 1-800-521-8733.
Owner complaints
4 complaints1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
Samsung microwave under recall. Microwave started coming on by itself and sparking. We immediately contacted samsung requesting a replacement or refund. We were unable to locate a serial # inside the microwave but we sent pictures to authenticate ownership and as of today, samsung has tried everything not to reimburse us for the unit.
- Vehicle speed control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 georgie boy landau. the contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control. ford motor company stated that the parts would be unavailable until early 2008. the contact IS concerned that the vehicle may have an underhood fire without the proper parts installed. There had been no failure to date. the current mileage was 41,000. updated 01/11/08. *Lj
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Dt: the contact stated that when shifting into a lower gear the shifter will hit the key in the ignition and turn the vehicle off. this situation has occurred eight times. he was unable to get assistance from the dealership or manufacturer to have this problem looked at and resolved. *ak
- Electrical system · Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
The microwave started by itself. after going to the inspect the microwave and unplugging it, it would not cut off. the samsung manufacturer stated that they would make contact, however no one has ever called back. *ak *nm
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