NHTSA Campaign Number
03V094000
STRUCTURE
Reported to NHTSA: July 3, 2003
Defect Description
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.
Safety Consequence
THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. 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 SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.
What This Recall Page Shows
This page summarizes a single NHTSA recall campaign, including the defect description, safety consequence, and manufacturer's remedy. The affected vehicles listed below are the make/model/year combinations tracked in our database — this is not a VIN-specific result. To check whether your individual vehicle is covered by this recall, enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Click any vehicle below to view its full safety profile.
Affected Vehicles (24)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Suburban |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Suburban |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Suburban |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Suburban |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Tahoe |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Tahoe |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Tahoe |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Tahoe |
| 2000 | Dodge | Grand Caravan |
| 2001 | Dodge | Grand Caravan |
| 2002 | Dodge | Grand Caravan |
| 2003 | Dodge | Grand Caravan |
| 2000 | Ford | Expedition |
| 2001 | Ford | Expedition |
| 2002 | Ford | Expedition |
| 2003 | Ford | Expedition |
| 2000 | Ford | Explorer |
| 2001 | Ford | Explorer |
| 2002 | Ford | Explorer |
| 2003 | Ford | Explorer |
| 2000 | GMC | Yukon |
| 2001 | GMC | Yukon |
| 2002 | GMC | Yukon |
| 2003 | GMC | Yukon |
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Affected Models
This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 03V094000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.