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1996 Georgie Boy Cruise MasterProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1996 Georgie Boy Cruise Master, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage26kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 17, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Georgie Boy Cruise Master has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1996 Georgie Boy Cruise Master recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 02V-277 · Nov 20, 2002 · 38 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Georgie Boy.

Best & worst years

1996 vs. every other Cruise Master year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cruise Master median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Cruise Master owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER RV. THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CALIBER STICKING. THE BRAKE DISK BECAME STUCK, AND HOT TO THE POINT THAT THEY WERE BURNING OFF THE BRAKE PADS. THE BRAKES BEGAN TO SMOKE AND LOCK CAUSING AN ABRUPT STOP WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD NOT HEARD…
Complaint 10311316 · Feb 17, 2010 · 22,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE STOPPING DISTANCE EXTENDED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THEY REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE PADS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO…
Complaint 10205228 · Oct 9, 2007 · 29,000 miles

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