| Make : EXPLORER | Model : CHEVROLET ASTRO | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V016000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030123 | Date Received by ODI: 20030123 | Date Added to Database: 20030205 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: EXPLORER VAN COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: EXPLORER VAN | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2600 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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