Explorer Van Company, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Explorer Van Company, Inc. in 2003. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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January 23, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EXPLORER VAN/RUNNING BOARD LIGHTING

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.

NHTSA ID: 03V016000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2,600

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COURTESY LIGHT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 23, 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 EXPLORER VAN AT 1-800-926-7878.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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