2006 Georgie Boy Landau recalls and problems

The 2006 Georgie Boy Landau has 6 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Georgie Boy dealer.

Recalls
6
Complaints
4
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2006 Georgie Boy Landau vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Georgie Boy Landau recalls

Recall 09V-193: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Jun 2, 2009 · 2,555 vehicles affected · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Problem: Coachmen is recalling 2,555 my 2000-2009 georgie boy and coachmen recreational trailers equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.

Risk: The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. Workhorse is handling the remedy for this campaign please see 09v-110. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or coachmen at 1-574-266-4030, option 5.

Recall 08V-639: Equipment

Reported Dec 4, 2008 · 13,662 vehicles affected · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Problem: Coachmen is recalling 13,662 my 2002-2008 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with glass shower doors and manufactured from june 15, 2001 thorugh august 6, 2007. When pressure is applied to the towel bar on the glass shower door, the edge of the bar may contact the glass.

Risk: Glass breakage may occur which could cause personal injury.

Fix: Owners will be provided with new mounting hardware for the towel bar and installation instructions. If an owner is not comfortable replacing the hardware themselves, a dealer will install the hardware at no cost to them. The recall is expected to begin on or about december 19, 2008. Owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-5821.

Recall 08V-279: Equipment

Reported Jun 25, 2008 · 37,293 vehicles affected · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Problem: Coachmen is recalling 37,293 motorhomes and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.

Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.

Fix: Coachmen is working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or coachmen at 574-825-5821.

Recall 06V-352: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Sep 13, 2006 · 1,332 vehicles affected · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Problem: On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with GM 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.

Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.

Fix: Workhorse is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (Please see 06v225). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773 or coachman at 219-825-8528.

Recall 06V-267: Equipment

Reported Jul 19, 2006 · 1,485 vehicles affected · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Problem: On certain motor homes, the cabinet containing the television set that is installed in the overhead cockpit may be inadequately secured.

Risk: Should the cabinet fasteners fail, the overhead television cabinet and television set may fall and could contact the windshield, driver, or passenger increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the cabinets and make the necessary repairs. The recall began on july 24, 2006. Owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-5821.

Recall 06V-224: Steering

Reported Jun 21, 2006 · 32 vehicles affected · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Problem: Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.

Risk: This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Workhorse is conducting this recall (Please see 06v148000) and will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shaft. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or coachmen at 574-825-5821.

2006 Georgie Boy Landau problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine and Engine Cooling2
Structure1
Equipment1
Suspension1
Electrical System1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Mechanical › Slide-In Camper — 1
  • Suspension › Front — 1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Catalytic Convertor — 1
  • Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 8,100 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2006 Georgie Boy Landau complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 1,000 miles · reported Sep 1, 2010
The contact owns a 2006 georgie boy landau. While traveling 65 MPH the contact noticed that the check engine light and the ABS light appeared on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the catalytic converter and instrument cluster were replaced; however, the contact continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealership on nine different occasions for the identical failure. The failure mileage was 1000 and the current mileage was 10000.
Suspension · at 3,000 miles · reported Feb 13, 2010
2006 georgie boy landau 2450ds with defective or faulty front coil springs, front end of vehicle is dropped down so tires are close to wheel well. Mechanic tells me it is unsafe to drive, coil springs need to be replaced. Vehicle has 11,000 miles. Front tires replaced at cost of $800 after only 8000 miles.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 8,100 miles · reported Feb 27, 2007
- the contact stated that was having problems with the retractable room compartment on the 2005 georgie boy landau 35. The pin that held the shaft, which made the room retract sheared off. When the vehicle was off and he needed to depress button to release the brake and depress switch to the open position in order to slide out the room compartment, he heard a snap and room would not open. The contact stated once the pin broke the room could retract without warning. The vehicle was drivable. However, without the pin; the room could retract at any time. The dealership replaced the pin 3 times.…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Georgie Boy Landau have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2006 Georgie Boy Landau: 09V-193 (service brakes, hydraulic), 08V-639 (equipment), 08V-279 (equipment), 06V-352 (engine and engine cooling), 06V-267 (equipment) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Georgie Boy Landau?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (2 reports), followed by structure (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 8,100 miles.

Are Georgie Boy recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Georgie Boy dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.