Explorer VAN Chevrolet Astro (1998): Structure
Recall 03V016000 · Jan 23, 2003 · Explorer Van Company
2,600
vehicles affected
2,600
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03V016000
- Date
- Jan 23, 2003
- Maker
- Explorer Van Company
- Units affected
- 2,600
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure
- Model years
- 1998
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Explorer Van | Chevrolet Astro | 1998 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 03V016000?
1 model: Explorer Van Chevrolet Astro (1998), about 2,600 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 03V016000?
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.
What can happen?
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.