1998 Georgie Boy CRUISE MASTER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
9,600 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1998 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 2 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 50.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
2002: 1; 2010: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10332168 · 2010-05-25 (May 25, 2010)
ON 5/17/2010 MY 1998 GEORGIE BOY MOTOR HOME EXPERIENCED TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. MY DAUGHTER, HER HUSBAND, AND BABY HAD JUST PULLED INTO THE DISNEY WORLD WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY. THERE WAS SMOKE. AFTER CALLING A MECHANIC THAT HAD TO COME AND FIX IT ONSITE. HE SAID THAT ALL BRAKE CALIPERS BURNED UP. HE THOUGHT IT WAS A WORKHOUSE CHASSIS SO I CALLED WORKHORSE. THEY SAID IT WAS A CHEVY CHASSIS. I CALLED CHEVY AND THEY SAID THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND THEY HAD NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT. THE MECHANIC HAS STATED IN A LETTER THAT HE…
Owner-reported narrative. 9,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10332168 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8008839 · 2002-04-30 (April 30, 2002)
98 V 310 000/GAS LINE: PROPANE GAS LINE IS CRIMPED BY THE ARM ATTACHED TO IT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8008839 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
02V277004 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2002-11-20 (November 20, 2002)
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 SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COOLING UNIT THROUGH A SMALL CRACK.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗98V240004 · Electrical System:Wiring
Reported: 1999-03-03 (March 3, 1999)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗98V310000 · Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 1998-12-07 (December 7, 1998)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT WITH KITCHEN SLIDE-OUTS. A FLEXIBLE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS LINE WITHIN THE SLIDE-OUT CAN LEAK UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; E.G., WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME FROM THE STOVE.
Consequence: LEAKING LP GAS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND EXPLOSION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FLEXIBLE LP GAS LINE WITH A COPPER LINE WITHIN THE SLIDE-OUT.
NHTSA campaign record ↗