Georgie Boy Recall 02V276004: Equipment, Recreational Vehicle/trailer

NHTSA recall 02V276004 · announced November 15, 2002 · filed by Georgie Boy Mfg., Llc · 15,954 units affected

The problem

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 442, 443, 452, EV452, 453, 462, EV462, 463, EV463, 482, EV482, 483, EV483, 874, AND 875 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1987 AND MAY 1995. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A BREAK DOWN IN A RUBBER SEAL WITHIN THE GAS VALVE. AS THE RUBBER SEAL AGES, A LEAK MAY OCCUR, ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO ACCUMULATE IN THE BURNER AREA.

The risk

THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

What to do

NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT GAS VALVE 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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1987 Georgie Boy Georgie Boy
• 1988 Georgie Boy Georgie Boy
• 1989 Georgie Boy Georgie Boy
• 1990 Georgie Boy Georgie Boy
• 1991 Georgie Boy Georgie Boy
• 1992 Georgie Boy Georgie Boy
• 1993 Georgie Boy Georgie Boy
• 1994 Georgie Boy Georgie Boy
• 1995 Georgie Boy Georgie Boy

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.