NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Explorer Van Chevrolet Astro Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Explorer Van Chevrolet Astro has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Explorer Van Chevrolet Astro. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Explorer Van dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Explorer Van Chevrolet Astro. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
EXPLORER VAN/RUNNING BOARD LIGHTING
NHTSA #03V016000 · Structure · NHTSA notice
Reported January 23, 2003 · EXPLORER VAN COMPANY
Potentially affected: 2,600 vehicles
Owners notified January 23, 2003
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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).
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