Component recorded by NHTSA
Structure
Campaign summary
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.
Consequence
THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy in the source record
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.
Confirm current remedy eligibility, parts availability, and completion status with NHTSA, the manufacturer, or an authorized dealer.
Catalog coverage
Vehicle pages represented here
This list reflects vehicle pages in MyRecallCheck, not necessarily the campaign's full affected population or every affected product. Use the official VIN lookup for applicability.
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 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 |
| 2000 | Dodge | Caravan |
| 2001 | Dodge | Caravan |
| 2002 | Dodge | Caravan |
| 2003 | Dodge | Caravan |
| 2000 | Dodge | Grand Caravan |
| 2001 | Dodge | Grand Caravan |
| 2002 | Dodge | Grand Caravan |
| 2003 | Dodge | Grand Caravan |
| 2000 | Ford | Expedition |
| 2001 | Ford | Expedition |
| 2002 | Ford | Expedition |
| 2003 | Ford | Expedition |
| 2000 | Ford | Explorer |
| 2001 | Ford | Explorer |
| 2002 | Ford | Explorer |
| 2003 | Ford | Explorer |
| 2000 | GMC | G Series |
| 2000 | GMC | Suburban |
| 2001 | GMC | Suburban |
| 2002 | GMC | Suburban |
| 2003 | GMC | Suburban |
| 2000 | GMC | Yukon |
| 2001 | GMC | Yukon |
| 2002 | GMC | Yukon |
| 2003 | GMC | Yukon |