Recall 03V016000: Explorer van company

Report received

Jan 23, 2003

Manufacturer

Explorer van company

Potentially affected

2,600vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

This could potentially lead to a fire.

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.