1998 Explorer Van Chevrolet Astro recall: structure
Explorer Van Company reported this safety recall on January 23, 2003. It covers about 2,600 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,600
- reported
- Jan 23, 2003
- owners notified
- Jan 23, 2003
Structure
- 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.
- Risk
- This could potentially lead to a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 03V016000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 03V016000
Is there a recall on the 1998 Explorer Van Chevrolet Astro structure?
Yes. Recall 03V016000, reported on January 23, 2003, covers about 2,600 vehicles.
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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