1998 EXPLORER VAN CHEVROLET ASTRO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 EXPLORER VAN CHEVROLET ASTRO
The 1998 EXPLORER VAN CHEVROLET ASTRO has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE.
Recalls for the 1998 EXPLORER VAN CHEVROLET ASTRO
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 EXPLORER VAN CHEVROLET ASTRO, potentially affecting up to 2,600 vehicles.
Recall 03V016000 — STRUCTURE
| 2,600 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.
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...
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No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 EXPLORER VAN CHEVROLET ASTRO.
Safety Rating for the 1998 EXPLORER VAN CHEVROLET ASTRO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 EXPLORER VAN CHEVROLET ASTRO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 EXPLORER VAN CHEVROLET ASTRO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 EXPLORER VAN CHEVROLET ASTRO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the EXPLORER VAN CHEVROLET ASTRO
- 1998 EXPLORER VAN CHEVROLET ASTRO (current)
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