Recall 02V-296: 2001–2002 Forest River Georgetown, 2001–2002 Forest River Windsong
FOREST RIVER, INC. recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Nov 7, 2002, covering about 220 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Exterior Lighting › Fog Lights › Switch |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 02V296000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River Georgetown | 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Forest River Windsong | 2001, 2002 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 02V-296?
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.
How is recall 02V-296 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.