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1999 Georgie Boy LandauProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1999 Georgie Boy Landau, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Vehicle speed control

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 4, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Georgie Boy Landau has problems

3 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
Vehicle speed control20
Suspension10

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

3 recalls

1999 Georgie Boy Landau 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

Recall 11V-065 · Feb 4, 2011 · 888 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-271 · Jun 19, 2008 · 4,231 vehicles

Risk. EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 01V-091 · Mar 15, 2001 · 1,364 vehicles

Risk. EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

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

1999 vs. every other Landau 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 Landau median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Landau owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

1999 LANDAU WITH A CRUISE CONTROL RECALL. CONSUMER STATED THAT THEY CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY WERE TOLD THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE IN UNTIL JANUARY OF 2008. CONSUMER CALLED BACK AND WAS TOLD PARTS WOULDN'T BE IN UNTIL APRIL OR MAY OF 2008. *KB
Complaint 10219435 · Feb 20, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD GEORGIE BOY LANDOLL (NA). THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL AND SHE IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE DEALER INFORMED HER THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL JANUARY OF…
Complaint 10217015 · Feb 5, 2008

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