NHTSARecalled Jan 23, 2003 · #03V016000
EXPLORER VAN/RUNNING BOARD LIGHTING
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.
Product details
- Product
- EXPLORER VAN/RUNNING BOARD LIGHTING
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Explorer Van Company, Inc.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.