1998 GEORGIE BOY ENCOUNTER
2 recalls — 0 complaints
02V277004 Nov 20, 2002
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 700000 AND 1008700 AND MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 1996 AND FEBRUARY 1999. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SO... Read more
Consequence
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. 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 NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005.
98V240004 Mar 3, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 45 AMP MAGNETEK POWER CONVERTERS. A WEAKENED BYPASS CAPACITOR ON THE CONVERTER'S PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CAN CAUSE A BREAKDOWN OF THE CAPACITOR ALLOWING ELECTRICAL CURRENT LEAKAGE.
Consequence
ELECTRICAL CURRENT LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
MAGNETEK IS REPLACING THESE POWER CONVERTERS.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
GEORGIE BOY ENCOUNTER — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GEORGIE BOY ENCOUNTER across all model years (1985–1999).
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Total Recalls
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Total Complaints
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Investigations
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Reported Crashes
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Reported Fires
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Reported Deaths