Recalls - Search Results

Navigate:   ODI Home   »   Recalls   »  Search »  Results List

Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 05:06 AM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 92V124000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      BUICK / CENTURY     1990-1991      CHEVROLET / CELEBRITY     1990      OLDSMOBILE / CIERA     1990-1991      PONTIAC / 6000     1990-1991 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: AUG 14, 1992 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 92V124000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Potential Number of Units Affected: 319181 Summary: THE POWER SEAT OR RECLINER WIRING HARNESS CAN BE PINCHED OR CAN CHAFE ON THE SEAT FRAME OR SPRING SUPPORT ROD, WEARING THROUGH THE WIRE INSULATION AND CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. Consequence: THE HIGH CURRENT CAUSED BY THE ELECTRICAL SHORT WELDS THECIRCUIT BREAKER ELEMENTS TOGETHER IN THE CLOSED POSITION, LEAVING THE CIRCUITUNPROTECTED AND GENERATING SUFFICIENT HEAT TO BURN THE WIRE INSULATION ANDIGNITE THE SEAT CUSHION MATERIAL. Remedy: REPAIR ANY ABRADED WIRING AND REROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS USING A WIRING HARNESS CLIP. Notes: SYSTEM: INTERIOR: SEATING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 6 WAY POWER SEATS OR POWER RECLINERS. Check to Request Research. Submit below.