Recall campaign · NHTSA 03V094000

Structure

SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2003-03-07.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V094000

Structure

Component: Structure
Manufacturer: SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS
Vehicles affected: 3,674
Reported to NHTSA: 2003-03-07
Owners notified: 2003-03-07

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

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).

Scope of coverage

48 model years across 12 models.

Model	Years on record
Chevrolet G Series	2003 2002 2001 2000
Chevrolet Suburban	2003 2002 2001 2000
Chevrolet Tahoe	2003 2002 2001 2000
Dodge Caravan	2003 2002 2001 2000
Dodge Grand Caravan	2003 2002 2001 2000
Ford E Series	2003 2002 2001 2000
Ford Expedition	2003 2002 2001 2000
Ford Explorer	2003 2002 2001 2000
Ford F Series	2003 2002 2001 2000
GMC G Series	2003 2002 2001 2000
GMC Suburban	2003 2002 2001 2000
GMC Yukon	2003 2002 2001 2000

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.