How many recalls does the 1998 Explorer Van Chevrolet Astro have?

The 1998 Explorer Van Chevrolet Astro has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1998 Explorer Van Chevrolet Astro has an open recall?

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1998 Explorer Van Chevrolet Astro Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1998 Explorer Van Chevrolet Astro has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,600 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 03V016000 2003-01-23 2,600 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…

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 EXPLORER VAN AT 1-800-926-7878.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Explorer Van Chevrolet Astro as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.