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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 2 of 2 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
2 reports
22,000 miles · Feb 17, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER RV. THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CALIBER STICKING. THE BRAKE DISK BECAME STUCK, AND HOT TO THE POINT THAT THEY WERE BURNING OFF THE BRAKE PADS. THE BRAKES BEGAN TO SMOKE AND LOCK CAUSING AN ABRUPT STOP WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD NOT HEARD OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER RV. THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CALIBER STICKING. THE BRAKE DISK BECAME STUCK, AND HOT TO THE POINT THAT THEY WERE BURNING OFF THE BRAKE PADS. THE BRAKES BEGAN TO SMOKE AND LOCK CAUSING AN ABRUPT STOP WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD NOT HEARD OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE OWNERS SERVICE MANUAL THAT STATED TO GREASE THE BRAKES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000. UPDATED 3/17/10 *CN UPDATED 06/17/10*JB
NHTSA ODI #10311316
29,000 miles · Oct 9, 2007
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE STOPPING DISTANCE EXTENDED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THEY REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE PADS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. AS OF OCTOBER 9, 2007, …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE STOPPING DISTANCE EXTENDED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THEY REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE PADS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. AS OF OCTOBER 9, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 39,000.
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 700000 AND 1008700 AND MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 1996 AND FEBRUARY 1999. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COOLING UNIT THROUGH A SMALL CRACK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT 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.
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