1998 EXPLORER VAN CHEVROLET ASTRO
1998 EXPLORER VAN CHEVROLET ASTRO Recall Title: STRUCTURE
1998 EXPLORER VAN CHEVROLET ASTRO Recall Date: 2003-01-23
1998 EXPLORER VAN CHEVROLET ASTRO NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 03V016000
1998 EXPLORER VAN CHEVROLET ASTRO Recall Manufacturer: EXPLORER VAN COMPANY
1998 EXPLORER VAN CHEVROLET ASTRO Recall Component(s): STRUCTURE
1998 EXPLORER VAN CHEVROLET ASTRO Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 2600
1998 EXPLORER VAN CHEVROLET ASTRO Recall Overview: 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.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
1998 EXPLORER VAN CHEVROLET ASTRO Recall 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).