Recall 03V094000: 2000–2003 Chevrolet Suburban and 11 other models
- Report received
- Mar 7, 2003
- Manufacturer
- Southern comfort conversions
- Potentially affected
- 3,674vehicles
- Model years
- 2000–2003
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
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.
Possible consequence
This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2000 Chevrolet G Series3 complaints
- 2001 Chevrolet G Series0 complaints
- 2002 Chevrolet G Series0 complaints
- 2003 Chevrolet G Series0 complaints
- 2000 Chevrolet Suburban282 complaints
- 2001 Chevrolet Suburban440 complaints
- 2002 Chevrolet Suburban286 complaints
- 2003 Chevrolet Suburban301 complaints
- 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe282 complaints
- 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe512 complaints
- 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe449 complaints
- 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe507 complaints
- 2000 Dodge Caravan470 complaints
- 2001 Dodge Caravan257 complaints
- 2002 Dodge Caravan245 complaints
- 2003 Dodge Caravan195 complaints
- 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan442 complaints
- 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan298 complaints
- 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan290 complaints
- 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan219 complaints
- 2000 Ford E Series6 complaints
- 2001 Ford E Series6 complaints
- 2002 Ford E Series6 complaints
- 2003 Ford E Series5 complaints
- 2000 Ford Expedition890 complaints
- 2001 Ford Expedition578 complaints
- 2002 Ford Expedition340 complaints
- 2003 Ford Expedition615 complaints
- 2000 Ford Explorer952 complaints
- 2001 Ford Explorer375 complaints
- 2002 Ford Explorer3,295 complaints
- 2003 Ford Explorer1,131 complaints
- 2000 Ford F Series41 complaints
- 2001 Ford F Series44 complaints
- 2002 Ford F Series34 complaints
- 2003 Ford F Series1 complaints
- 2000 GMC G Series1 complaints
- 2001 GMC G Series0 complaints
- 2002 GMC G Series0 complaints
- 2003 GMC G Series0 complaints
- 2000 GMC Suburban15 complaints
- 2001 GMC Suburban5 complaints
- 2002 GMC Suburban7 complaints
- 2003 GMC Suburban5 complaints
- 2000 GMC Yukon166 complaints
- 2001 GMC Yukon197 complaints
- 2002 GMC Yukon158 complaints
- 2003 GMC Yukon204 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.