2000-2003 Chevrolet G Series, Chevrolet Suburban and others recall: structure

Southern Comfort Conversions reported this safety recall on March 7, 2003. It covers about 3,674 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 3,674
reported: Mar 7, 2003
owners notified: Mar 7, 2003
related complaints: 1,290

Structure

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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 03V094000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet G Series 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Chevrolet Suburban 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Chevrolet Tahoe 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Dodge Caravan 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Dodge Grand Caravan 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Ford E Series 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Ford Expedition 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Ford Explorer 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Ford F Series 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
GMC G Series 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
GMC Suburban 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
GMC Yukon 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,290 complaints about body problems.

2000 Chevrolet G Series 2001 Chevrolet G Series 2002 Chevrolet G Series 2003 Chevrolet G Series 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe

Questions about recall 03V094000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2003 Chevrolet G Series, Chevrolet Suburban and others structure?

Yes. Recall 03V094000, reported on March 7, 2003, covers about 3,674 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V094000?

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.

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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