EXPLORER VAN CHEVROLET ASTRO 1998: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V016000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EXPLORER VAN | CHEVROLET ASTRO | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-01-23 | 2003-01-23 | 2003-02-05 |
Manufacturers Involved: Explorer Van Company, Inc.
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2600
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN CONVERSION VANS EQUIPPED WITH RUNNING BOARDS SUPPLIED BY PRODESIGN, INC., THAT INCORPORATE A COURTESY LIGHT, EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT, A HIGH RESISTANCE ARC CAN OCCUR IN THE WIRING OF THE COURTESY LIGHT. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE LIGHT WIRES CAN OVERHEAT TO THE POINT WHERE THEY MAY MELT THE RUNNING BOARD.
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COURTESY LIGHT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 23, 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 EXPLORER VAN AT 1-800-926-7878.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
