NHTSA recall 05V477000
Exterior lighting
Explorer Van Conversion Van
Reported Oct 14, 2005118 vehicles affectedEXPLORER VANBuilt May 11, 2005 – Aug 25, 2005
The defect
Certain conversion vans built on gmc/chevrolet chassis fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment." the housing lens of the center high mounted stop lamp does not allow enough light to emit from the lamp.
The risk
Following vehicles may not be fully informed of vehicle braking. rear-end collisions and injury to occupants may occur.
The remedy
Explorer van IS working with audiovox to replace the center high-mounted brake lamp assembly. owners may contact explorer at 1-800-274-1886.