NHTSA Recall 03V094000: Structure
SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,674 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the Chevrolet G Series.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V094000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | March 7, 2003 |
| Owner notification | March 7, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V094000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet G Series | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Dodge Caravan | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Ford E Series | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Ford Expedition | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Ford Explorer | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Ford F Series | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| GMC G Series | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| GMC Suburban | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| GMC Yukon | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.