NHTSA campaign 04V587000
GEORGIE BOY MFG., LLC recall 04V587000
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEM." WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD EITHER SKIP ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD OR SWING TOO FAR OUTWARD CAUSING THE BLADE TO TRAVEL INTO THE RADIUS OF THE WINDSHIELD RESULTING IN THE SPLINE OF THE WIPER ARM AND THE SPINDLE TO FAIL. THE RESULT IS A WIPER STUCK IN THE OUT POSITION.
What can happen
SUCH A FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM COULD IMPAIR VISIBILITY AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Repair
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GEORGIE BOY AT 1-800-521-8733.
Components
- Visibility: Windshield wiper/washer
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.