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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     FORD / TAURUS     1988-1989
     MERCURY / SABLE     1988-1989
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: FEB 26, 1991
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 91V036000 NHTSA Action Number: EA90005
Component: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 278000
Summary:
 THE POWER SEAT SWITCH WIRING IS ROUTED OVER RATHER THAN UNDER THE FRONT SEAT SUPPORT BRACE, ALLOWING DAMAGE BY SEAT CUSHION SPRING ENDS WHEN SEAT IS OCCUPIED.
Consequence:
 POWER SEAT SWITCH WIRING INSULATION MAY BECOME ABRADED,OR PUNCTURED, AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR THAT COULD RESULT IN A FIREIN THE SEAT CUSHION MATERIAL.
Remedy:
 REVISE ROUTING OF POWER SEAT WIRING TO PREVENT DAMAGE FROM SEAT CUSHION SPRING CONTACT.
Notes:
 SYSTEM: POWER SEAT SWITCH WIRING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

 
 

 

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