Georgie Boy Wiring Recall 98V240004 (133 Vehicles)

The problem

Vehicle description: recreational vehicles equipped with 45 amp magnetek power converters. A weakened bypass capacitor on the converter's printed circuit board can cause a breakdown of the capacitor allowing electrical current leakage.

The risk

Electrical current leakage could result in a fire.

The fix

MAGNETEK IS REPLACING THESE POWER CONVERTERS.

Contacts

Magnetek is conducting the owner notification for this recall. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free replacement converters within a reasonable time should contact magnetek at 1-219-356-7100, ext. 469, Or georgie boy at 1-800-521-8733. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Georgie Boy dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 98V240004.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1998 Georgie Boy Cruise Master	3	3	C
1999 Georgie Boy Cruise Master	3	6	D
1998 Georgie Boy Encounter	0	2	D
1999 Georgie Boy Encounter	0	2	D
1998 Georgie Boy Maverick	1	1	B
1999 Georgie Boy Maverick	2	3	D
1998 Georgie Boy Pursuit	0	1	A
1999 Georgie Boy Pursuit	2	3	C
1998 Georgie Boy Swinger	1	2	F
1999 Georgie Boy Swinger	0	1	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1998 Georgie Boy Cruise Master

1999 Georgie Boy Cruise Master

1998 Georgie Boy Encounter

1999 Georgie Boy Encounter

1998 Georgie Boy Maverick

1999 Georgie Boy Maverick

1998 Georgie Boy Pursuit

1999 Georgie Boy Pursuit

1998 Georgie Boy Swinger

1999 Georgie Boy Swinger

Questions

Is the 98V240004 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GEORGIE BOY MFG., INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 98V240004?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 98V240004 announced?

GEORGIE BOY MFG., INC. reported it to NHTSA on March 3, 1999. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Electrical system: wiring Georgie Boy recall