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NHTSA Campaign ID:  03V094000
Component:  Structure
Manufacturer:  Ford Motor Company
Year:
2002
Make:
Ford Truck
Model:
F Series
Recall Date:
03/07/2003
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,674
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
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.
Consequence Summary:
This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Corrective Summary:
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.

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