Vehicle recall 03V094000 · March 7, 2003

Dodge Caravan, Ford E Series and 10 more models

Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
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.
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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 03V094000
Reported to NHTSA: March 7, 2003
Filed by: SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS
Owner notification: March 7, 2003
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,674
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure

Recall 03V094000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chevrolet G-Series (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Chevrolet Suburban (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Chevrolet Tahoe (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Dodge Caravan (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Dodge Grand Caravan (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Ford E Series (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Ford Expedition (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Ford Explorer (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Ford F Series (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
GMC G Series (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
GMC Suburban (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
GMC Yukon (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000

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