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Report Date :
November 22, 2009 at
05:05 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
91V036000
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
EA90005
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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