Recall 02V271000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 02V271000. Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. 69 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
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.
Remedy
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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLEETWOOD | DISCOVERY | 2002 | Check VINs |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching FLEETWOOD from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V718000 | Oct 21, 2025 | REV RECREATION GROUP | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 244 |
| 25V664000 | Oct 3, 2025 | REV RECREATION GROUP | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS | 39 |
| 25V565000 | Aug 29, 2025 | REV RECREATION GROUP | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 224 |
| 25V416000 | Jun 18, 2025 | REV RECREATION GROUP | EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION:SMOKE/CO WARNING/ALARM | 141 |
| 25V121000 | Feb 27, 2025 | REV RECREATION GROUP | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2,666 |
| 24V610000 | Aug 14, 2024 | REV RECREATION GROUP | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:GFCI/AFCI | 598 |
| 24V607000 | Aug 13, 2024 | REV RECREATION GROUP | STRUCTURE | 4,665 |
| 24V279000 | Apr 19, 2024 | REV RECREATION GROUP | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 79 |
| 23V665000 | Oct 2, 2023 | REV RECREATION GROUP | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP | 14 |
| 23V351000 | May 18, 2023 | REV RECREATION GROUP | TRAILER HITCHES | 1,186 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.