Visibility: windshield wiper/washerRecall 04V-587 · 2005 Georgie Boy Cruise Master
GEORGIE BOY MFG., LLC recall 04V-587 covers 22 2005 Georgie Boy Cruise Master for a visibility: windshield wiper/washer problem, reported to NHTSA on December 21, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V587000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEM." WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD EITHER SKIP ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD OR SWING TOO FAR OUTWARD CAUSING THE BLADE TO TRAVEL INTO THE RADIUS OF THE WINDSHIELD RESULTING IN THE SPLINE OF THE WIPER ARM AND THE SPINDLE TO FAIL. THE RESULT IS A WIPER STUCK IN THE OUT POSITION.
The risk
SUCH A FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM COULD IMPAIR VISIBILITY AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GEORGIE BOY AT 1-800-521-8733.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 2004 to October 31, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.