Recall 98V-029: 1996–1997 Southern Comfort Express, 1997 Southern Comfort Savana

SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Feb 11, 1998, covering about 276 vehicles.

NHTSA number
98V-029
Report date
Feb 11, 1998
Vehicles affected
276
Owners notified
Feb 10, 1998

The problem

Vehicle description: chevrolet and gmc conversion vans equipped with twin air "ultra" rear heating and air conditioning units and converted by southern comfort conversions. The heater and air conditioning units contain a resistor coil that can overheat when the fan is running at a low speed.

The risk

This could cause a fire within the unit.

The fix

Dealers will replace the resistor coil in these units.

Notes

Owner notification began february 10, 1998. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerSOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS
ComponentEquipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number98V029000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Southern Comfort Express1996, 1997All years
Southern Comfort Savana1997All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 98V-029?

Vehicle description: chevrolet and gmc conversion vans equipped with twin air "ultra" rear heating and air conditioning units and converted by southern comfort conversions. The heater and air conditioning units contain a resistor coil that can overheat when the fan is running at a low speed.

How is recall 98V-029 fixed?

Dealers will replace the resistor coil in these units.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.