Recall 03V-094
SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS recalled the 2000 to 2003 Chevrolet G Series and 11 other models: Structure.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-094
- Reported
- March 7, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 3,674 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet G Series 2000 to 2003
- Chevrolet Suburban 2000 to 2003
- Chevrolet Tahoe 2000 to 2003
- Dodge Caravan 2000 to 2003
- Dodge Grand Caravan 2000 to 2003
- Ford E Series 2000 to 2003
- Ford Expedition 2000 to 2003
- Ford Explorer 2000 to 2003
- Ford F Series 2000 to 2003
- GMC G Series 2000 to 2003
- GMC Suburban 2000 to 2003
- GMC Yukon 2000 to 2003