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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     FORD / AEROSTAR     1986
     FORD / BRONCO II     1986
     FORD / RANGER     1986
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: AUG 30, 1988
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 88V145000 NHTSA Action Number: EA88033
Component: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 90000
Summary:
 WIRING FOR THE POWER LUMBAR SEAT SYSTEM WAS ROUTED DIRECTLY BENEATH THE SEAT CUSHION SPRINGS AND MAY BE ABRADED BY THE SPRINGS.
Consequence:
 THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CREATESUFFICIENT HEAT TO START A FIRE IN THE SEAT CUSHION PAD AND/OR TRIM COVER.
Remedy:
 INSTALL A FUSE WITHIN THE POWER LUMBAR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
Notes:
 SYSTEM: WIRING FOR POWER LUMBAR SEATS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE VEHICLES AND TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH POWER LUMBARSEAT ADJUSTERS IN THE FRONT SEATS.

 
 

 

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