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2005 Georgie BOY Pursuit Recalls & Complaints

The 2005 Georgie BOY Pursuit has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Georgie BOY dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Georgie BOY Pursuit. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2005 Georgie BOY Pursuit owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Georgie BOY Pursuit, describing incidents dated February 21, 2009 to August 21, 2010.

Most-cited components

Equipment 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10351774 · Filed August 25, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDE OUT SHEER PIN WAS FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE SLIDE OUT ROOM TO ENGAGE WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT A WORN COLLAR IS WHAT CAUSED THE SHEER PIN TO BREAK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHEER…
ODI #10259735 · Filed February 24, 2009
THE OVERHEAD CABINET CONTAINING TV CAME SMASHING DOWN ONTO DASHBOARD AND INTO THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING DIFFICULTY DRIVING AND EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE RV. AUTOMIX.NET SHOWS A RECALL #06V267000 FOR CERTAIN 2005-2007 GEORGIEBOY PURSUIT MOTORHOME SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, IN CONTACTING THE…

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OVERHEATED BRAKE CALIPERS/BOSCH/WORKHORSE

NHTSA #09V193000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Fluid · NHTSA notice

Reported June 2, 2009 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Potentially affected: 2,555 vehicles

Owners notified May 1, 2009 · Vehicles built August 1, 2000 – May 31, 2008 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

COACHMEN IS RECALLING 2,555 MY 2000-2009 GEORGIE BOY AND COACHMEN RECREATIONAL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY HAVE WARNING OF THE BRAKE DRAG IF UNDETECTED BY THE DRIVER.

Safety consequence

THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731 OR COACHMEN AT 1-574-266-4030, option 5.

Notes

OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

SHOWER DOOR TOWEL BAR

NHTSA #08V639000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported December 4, 2008 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Potentially affected: 13,662 vehicles

Owners notified February 9, 2009 · Vehicles built June 15, 2001 – August 6, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

COACHMEN IS RECALLING 13,662 MY 2002-2008 MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH GLASS SHOWER DOORS AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2001 THORUGH AUGUST 6, 2007. WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE TOWEL BAR ON THE GLASS SHOWER DOOR, THE EDGE OF THE BAR MAY CONTACT THE GLASS.

Safety consequence

GLASS BREAKAGE MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW MOUNTING HARDWARE FOR THE TOWEL BAR AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF AN OWNER IS NOT COMFORTABLE REPLACING THE HARDWARE THEMSELVES, A DEALER WILL INSTALL THE HARDWARE AT NO COST TO THEM. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COACHMEN AT 1-574-825-5821.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC

NHTSA #08V279000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported June 25, 2008 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Potentially affected: 37,293 vehicles

Owners notified July 30, 2008 · Vehicles built June 1, 2003 – February 28, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

COACHMEN IS RECALLING 37,293 MOTORHOMES AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

COACHMEN IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR COACHMEN AT 574-825-5821.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

FUEL RAIL DAMPER RETAINER CLIP/WORKHORSE

NHTSA #06V352000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice

Reported September 13, 2006 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,332 vehicles

Vehicles built July 1, 2004 – August 31, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH GM 8.1L V8 ENGINES, IMPROPER HARDENING DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. IF THE DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL COULD BE PUMPED BY THE FUEL PUMP INTO THE UNDER HOOD AREA.

Safety consequence

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.

Manufacturer remedy

WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V225). DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773 OR COACHMAN AT 219-825-8528.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

OVERHEAD TV CABINET

NHTSA #06V267000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported July 19, 2006 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,485 vehicles

Owners notified July 24, 2006 · Vehicles built April 27, 2004 – July 6, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE CABINET CONTAINING THE TELEVISION SET THAT IS INSTALLED IN THE OVERHEAD COCKPIT MAY BE INADEQUATELY SECURED.

Safety consequence

SHOULD THE CABINET FASTENERS FAIL, THE OVERHEAD TELEVISION CABINET AND TELEVISION SET MAY FALL AND COULD CONTACT THE WINDSHIELD, DRIVER, OR PASSENGER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABINETS AND MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COACHMEN AT 1-574-825-5821.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2005 Georgie BOY Pursuit. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Georgie BOY Pursuit.

Structure

ODI #10351774

Incident: August 21, 2010 · Filed: August 25, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GEORGIE BOY PURSUIT MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDE OUT SHEER PIN WAS FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE SLIDE OUT ROOM TO ENGAGE WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT A WORN COLLAR IS WHAT CAUSED THE SHEER PIN TO BREAK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHEER PIN WAS TOO SMALL FOR THE WEIGHT OF THE ROOM AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE HELD LIABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000. UPDATED 12/01/10. *LJ UPDATED 12/09/10

Equipment

ODI #10259735

Incident: February 21, 2009 · Filed: February 24, 2009

THE OVERHEAD CABINET CONTAINING TV CAME SMASHING DOWN ONTO DASHBOARD AND INTO THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING DIFFICULTY DRIVING AND EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE RV. AUTOMIX.NET SHOWS A RECALL #06V267000 FOR CERTAIN 2005-2007 GEORGIEBOY PURSUIT MOTORHOME SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, IN CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER, THEY ADVISED US THAT OUR MOTORHOME IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXTENDED TO COVER ALL COACHES WITH TV'S INSTALLED AS OURS WAS. THEY DENY ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER. TOLD US TO GO THROUGH OUR AUTO INSURANCE. FORTUNATELY FOR US, WE WERE ABLE TO SEE THE BRING THE MOTORHOME TO A SAFE STOP. *TR

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