Forest river/fog lamps power feed
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Forest River, Inc. or involving Exterior Lighting.
FAQ: Recall 02V296000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 02V296000?
NHTSA recall 02V296000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on November 7, 2002. It addresses: Forest river/fog lamps power feed. The recall affects approximately 220 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V296000 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.