Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V271000 Reported October 3, 2002

Fleetwood/refrigerator wiring

Q: What is recall 02V271000?

NHTSA recall 02V271000 was issued by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. on October 3, 2002. It addresses: Fleetwood/refrigerator wiring. The recall affects approximately 69 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. · Equipment · 69 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02V271000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 3, 2002

Defect Summary

On certain motor homes equipped with option #149 (norcold refrigerators), the electrical wiring may be pinched at the rear of the refrigerator causing the wiring to short against other wires in the area or metal components of the refrigerator.

Safety Consequence

This could cause a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect, replace or repair damaged 110 volt and 12 volt wires as necessary. owner notification began october 11, 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 fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 02V271000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 02V271000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V271000?

NHTSA recall 02V271000 was issued by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. on October 3, 2002. It addresses: Fleetwood/refrigerator wiring. The recall affects approximately 69 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V271000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.