NHTSA recall 03V093000
Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
Chevrolet Astro and 7 more
Reported Mar 7, 2003507,171 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Maker’s number 03006Built Apr 1, 1997 – Sep 30, 1998
The defect
Certain sport utility vehicles, MINI vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.
The risk
If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.
The remedy
Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. owner notification began on april 24, 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.