1998–1999 Sun Hawk AB1L11, 1998–1999 Sun Hawk AB1L12 Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN CONVERSIONS BUILT ON DODGE B-VANS
NHTSA campaign 00V353000 · Structure · filed Oct 30, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN CONVERSIONS BUILT ON DODGE B-VANS. THE MOUNTING BRACKET FOR THE DRIVER SIDE ALUMINUM RUNNING BOARD MAY BE TOO CLOSE TO THE GAS TANK AND COULD PUNCTURE THE TANK UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
The risk
THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE RUNNING BOARD BRACKETS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 15, 2000. 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 SUN HAWK AT 1-888-354-5229.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V353000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.