NHTSA recall 03V094000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 03V094000 |
| Manufacturer | SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS |
| Reported | 2003-03-07 |
| Owners notified | 2003-03-07 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Units potentially affected | 3674 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
The 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).
| 2000 CHEVROLET G SERIES | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
|---|---|
| 2001 CHEVROLET G SERIES | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2002 CHEVROLET G SERIES | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2003 CHEVROLET G SERIES | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2001 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2000 CHEVROLET TAHOE | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2003 CHEVROLET TAHOE | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2000 DODGE CARAVAN | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2001 DODGE CARAVAN | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2002 DODGE CARAVAN | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2003 DODGE CARAVAN | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2000 FORD E SERIES | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2001 FORD E SERIES | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2002 FORD E SERIES | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2003 FORD E SERIES | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2000 FORD EXPEDITION | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2001 FORD EXPEDITION | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2002 FORD EXPEDITION | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2003 FORD EXPEDITION | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2000 FORD EXPLORER | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2001 FORD EXPLORER | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2002 FORD EXPLORER | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2003 FORD EXPLORER | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2000 FORD F SERIES | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2001 FORD F SERIES | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2002 FORD F SERIES | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2003 FORD F SERIES | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2000 GMC G SERIES | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2001 GMC G SERIES | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2002 GMC G SERIES | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2003 GMC G SERIES | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2000 GMC SUBURBAN | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2001 GMC SUBURBAN | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2002 GMC SUBURBAN | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2003 GMC SUBURBAN | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2000 GMC YUKON | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2001 GMC YUKON | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2002 GMC YUKON | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
| 2003 GMC YUKON | Built 2000-08-01 to 2003-03-03. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| SSM 51536 | 2023-05-04. Service bulletin. For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a different vehicle. Most modules on these affected vehicles are VIN/vehicle specific and hardware variations between modules do exist. Swapping a module from a vehicle or ordering a module using a different vehicle/VIN can cause ineffective repairs and additional vehicle down time. Make sure all appropriate Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures are followed when diagnosing the condition prior to all module replacements and only order modules using the correct VIN. |
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| 3100519 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. |
| 3100319 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. |
| 3100619 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. |
| PIP5358B | 2022-06-13. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. |
| PIP5358A | 2021-06-14. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. |
| PI0281D | 2021-04-26. Service bulletin. Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy. |
| PI0281D | 2021-04-26. Service bulletin. Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy. |
| TSB 20-2233 | 2020-08-06. Service bulletin. This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. |
| 23-015-20 | 2020-05-26. Service bulletin. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19 |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.