2000–2003 Chevrolet G Series, 2000–2003 Chevrolet Suburban, 2000–2003 Chevrolet Tahoe and 9 other models Recall: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN…
NHTSA campaign 03V094000 · Structure · filed Mar 7, 2003 · verified Sep 14, 2026
The 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.
The risk
THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
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 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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | 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 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 03V094000. Data last verified Sep 14, 2026.