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1999 Georgie Boy MaverickProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1999 Georgie Boy Maverick, most often about the tires. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage21kTires, median miles

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

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Georgie Boy Maverick 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
Tires20

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

3 recalls

1999 Georgie Boy Maverick 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 →

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 Maverick 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 Maverick median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'06'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Maverick owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I OWN 23 FOOT RV WITH DUALIE REAR WHEELS WITH 6 POWER KING TIRES PURCHASED 3 YEARS AGO AND HAVING LESS THAN 10,000 MILES ON THE TIRES. TRAVELING FROM HOUSTON CORPUS CHRISTIE TEXAS AT APPROXIMATELY 60MPH ON HWY 59 SOUTH WITH WIFE & 4 CHILDREN. AT APPROXIMATELY 4:30PM, INSIDE RIGHT REAR TIRE LOST…
Complaint 10204574 · Oct 1, 2007
OUTER RIGHT REAR AND FRONT TIRES TREAD SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH. *AK THERE WAS A LOUD RATTLING SOUND. THE CONSUMER CHECKED THE TIRES TWICE AS THE TREAD WAS SEPARATING FROM THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE AND THE CONSUMER SAW NOTHING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AGAIN, THE TIRE BLEW OUT. THERE…
Complaint 10041939 · Dec 4, 2003 · 21,110 miles

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