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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 05V477📅 Oct 14, 2005

2005–2006 Explorer Van Conversion VAN recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

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 fix

Explorer VAN is working with audiovox to replace the center high-mounted brake lamp assembly. Owners may contact explorer at 1-800-274-1886.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V477000
Manufacturer
EXPLORER VAN
Vehicles affected
118
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Owner phone
1-800-274-1886
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
May 11, 2005 – Aug 25, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V477 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V477?

2005–2006 Explorer Van Conversion VAN. 118 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Explorer Van dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-274-1886.