Component
STRUCTURE
Manufacturer
SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS
What Happened
The courtesy lights on your running boards are designed to light up when you open or close your doors. The lights are made by American Technology Components, but the wiring that powers them might not be able to handle exposure to rain, snow, or road salt.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring gets damaged from excessive moisture and salt, it could catch fire or melt the running board, which could cause an accident or injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the wiring on your running boards, free of charge. You should contact Southern Comfort at 1-800-745-6096 if you don't get the repair done on time.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
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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