NHTSA Recall 02V296000: Switch (exterior lighting)
FOREST RIVER, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 220 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Forest River Georgetown.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V296000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › FOG LIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | November 7, 2002 |
| Owner notification | November 19, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain class a motor homes built on either a ford or workhorse chassis, the power feed for the fog lamps may have been mis-wired.
Safety risk
Normal use of the fog lights could cause the diode in the radio circuit to overheat and possibly cause a fire. Owners are asked to not use the fog lights until this situation is corrected. Although the georgetown motor homes were not equipped with fog lights, the wiring for the fog lights is in the dash harness, and therefore, contains the defect.
Remedy
Dealers will replace part of the dash harness that contains this wiring. Owner notification began november 19, 2002. 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 forest river at 1-574-389-1892.
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V296000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.