Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac systemRecall 79V-138 · 1979 Georgie Boy Georgie BOY

GEORGIE BOY MFG., INC. recall 79V-138 covers 968 1979 Georgie Boy Georgie BOY for a visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system problem, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 1979.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected9681 model
ReportedJun 1, 1979Owners notified Jun 4, 1979
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 79V138000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE EXHAUST VENT OPENING FOR THE FURNACE WAS COVERED OVER AFTER MANUFACTURING AND TESTING WAS COMPLETED.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW VENT.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; FURNACE, EXHAUST VENT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: POSSIBLE EXHAUST VENT COVERING WOULD RESULT IN EXHAUSTFUMES ACCUMULATING IN THE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE, CAUSING ILLNESS AND, POSSIBLY,DEATH.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO USE FURNACE UNTIL CORRECTIVE ACTION HAS BEENTAKEN.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from August 1, 1978 to May 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. ALL UNVENTED FURNACE FLUESEA79071 · closed Oct 22, 1979
    NHTSA