U.S. public vehicle records

1989 Georgie Boy GEORGIE BOY: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

0 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1989 model year. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 0 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

No owner complaints are recorded for this selection. A complaint can name multiple components.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

No usable records for this chart.

No records.

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

No usable failure mileage is recorded. 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

No usable records for this chart.

No records.

Pattern summary

There is not enough complaint evidence to summarize patterns.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Recall history

1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

02V276004 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Reported: 2002-11-15 (November 15, 2002)

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 442, 443, 452, EV452, 453, 462, EV462, 463, EV463, 482, EV482, 483, EV483, 874, AND 875 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1987 AND MAY 1995. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A BREAK DOWN IN A RUBBER SEAL WITHIN THE GAS VALVE. AS THE RUBBER SEAL AGES, A LEAK MAY OCCUR, ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO ACCUMULATE IN THE BURNER AREA.

Consequence: THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT GAS VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

0 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

UnavailableUsable mileage0 / 0 records

UnavailableValid incident date0 / 0 records

UnavailableValid filing date0 / 0 records

UnavailableOrdered incident and filing dates0 / 0 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	1987	1988	1989	1990	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001
Tires	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 515047 7 MICHELIN TIRES BLEW OUT. Look up ODI 515047 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	360.0% ODI 10059937 I WAS TRAVELING E/B ON I 40 WEST OF THE ARIZONA STATE LINE IN MY 2000, 30' MAVERICK MOTORHOME. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH, WITH FACTORY INSTALLED FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S LT 225/75R16 TIRES, WHEN THE RIGHT REAR INSIDE TIRE BLEW WITH TOTAL TREAD SEPARATION. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT TO THE REAR OF THE TIRE, A BENT TAIL PIPE, AND DAMAGE TO THE OUTSIDE COMPARTMENT DOOR. ALL TIRES APPEARED TO BE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION PRIOR TO THE BLOWOUT. ALSO, TIRES WERE REGULARLY CHECKED FOR RECOMMENDED TIRE … Look up ODI 10059937 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Tires:Tread/Belt	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 526813 STEERING PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED. Look up ODI 526813 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 558982 FIRESTONE TIRES (P225/75R16) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATIONS NUMEROUS TIMES, CAUSING VIBRATION AND NOISE, ALSO CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC Look up ODI 558982 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	120.0% ODI 10046416 · 16,000 mi WHILE DRIVING REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER TO CHANGE THE TIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. FIRESTONE, STEEL TEX, SIZE LT22575R16. AK MR *LA Look up ODI 10046416 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Power Train:Automatic Transmission	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 10142352 · 50,000 mi DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE OWNER'S MANUAL INDICATED THE WRONG PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS ON THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING THE MOTOR HOME HE PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR, BUT IT WOULD NOT GO OUT OF SECOND GEAR. THERE WAS NO WAY TO STOP THE VEHICLE. HE HAD TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION SO THE BRAKES WOULD WORK. THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH BECAME SO HOT IT ALMOST MELTED THE DASHBOARD. THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS DID NOT WORK. ONCE THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN THERE WAS NO RESERVE POWER IN THE BATTERY TO OPERATE EMERGENCY ITEMS. THE MOTOR HOME HAS NOT BEEN R… Look up ODI 10142352 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Suspension:Rear	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 872988 REAR END BEGAN MAKING NOISE/THROWING OIL AND SMOKING. CONSUMER TOOK MOTOR HOME TO FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE REAR AXLE BEARING AND WHEEL SEAL WERE REPLACED. STILL NOT REPAIRED. *AK Look up ODI 872988 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 752533 THIS IS A 2001 GEORGIE BOY MOTOR HOME THAT HAS A SEVERE VIBRATION IN THE REAREND AND A SWAY THAT IS AT TIMES ALMOST UNCONTROLLABLE. IT HAS BEEN TO FORD 3 TIMES FOR REPAIRS (NOT FIXED). IT HAS A DANA 80 REAREND THAT IS RATED A 11,000 LBS. FORD WEIGHED THE COACH EMPTY AND THE REAR AXLE WEIGHED 9,960 LBS. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE 75 GALLONS OF GAS(472LBS) ,63 GALLONS OF WATER (523LBS), PEOPLE-4 @ 150LBS(600), PROVISIONS OR CAMPING GEAR. FORD IS SAYING THIS IS A GEORGIE BOY PROBLEM AND GEORGIEBOY IS SAYING IT'S A FORD PROBLEM. THIS SEEMS TO BE A SAFE… Look up ODI 752533 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 10142352 · 50,000 mi DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE OWNER'S MANUAL INDICATED THE WRONG PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS ON THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING THE MOTOR HOME HE PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR, BUT IT WOULD NOT GO OUT OF SECOND GEAR. THERE WAS NO WAY TO STOP THE VEHICLE. HE HAD TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION SO THE BRAKES WOULD WORK. THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH BECAME SO HOT IT ALMOST MELTED THE DASHBOARD. THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS DID NOT WORK. ONCE THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN THERE WAS NO RESERVE POWER IN THE BATTERY TO OPERATE EMERGENCY ITEMS. THE MOTOR HOME HAS NOT BEEN R… Look up ODI 10142352 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 829857 THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH INSTRUMENT PANEL. WHILE DRIVING, THE DASHBOARD VIBRATES AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FALLS OUT. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS CRACKED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK Look up ODI 829857 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 551411 CONSUMER HEARD KNOCK NOISE FROM ENGINE WHEN STARTED, NEW MOTOR WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL MAY. NLM Look up ODI 551411 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 10142352 · 50,000 mi DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE OWNER'S MANUAL INDICATED THE WRONG PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS ON THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING THE MOTOR HOME HE PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR, BUT IT WOULD NOT GO OUT OF SECOND GEAR. THERE WAS NO WAY TO STOP THE VEHICLE. HE HAD TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION SO THE BRAKES WOULD WORK. THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH BECAME SO HOT IT ALMOST MELTED THE DASHBOARD. THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS DID NOT WORK. ONCE THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN THERE WAS NO RESERVE POWER IN THE BATTERY TO OPERATE EMERGENCY ITEMS. THE MOTOR HOME HAS NOT BEEN R… Look up ODI 10142352 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
No usable records for this analysis.

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2000: 2 complaints · 2001: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2000	1	1	2
2001	1	1	1

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2000	3	2	0
2001	0	1	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component
No usable records for this analysis.

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

0 patterns with matching reports.

No narratives match the published patterns.