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Georgie BOY Cruise Master Recall 04V587: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

NHTSA campaign 04V587, reported December 21, 2004, 22 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 04V587GEORGIE BOY MFG., LLC
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Problem
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.
Risk
SUCH A FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM COULD IMPAIR VISIBILITY AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GEORGIE BOY AT 1-800-521-8733.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Georgie BOY Cruise Master2005