NHTSA Recall 95V062000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Seats. Reported 1995-03-27. An estimated 54,000 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE WIRE HARNESS ON THESE SEATS IS BANDED TO THE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SUPPORTS. THE END OF ONE OF THE SUPPORTS CAN PUNCTURE THE HARNESS, RESULTING IN A HIGH RESISTANCE ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Risk
OVERHEATING CAN RESULT, AND MELTING, SMOKE AND POSSIBLE IGNITION OF THE SURROUNDING MATERIALS CAN OCCUR.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TIE STRAP FROM EACH OF THE FRONT SEATS.
Notes
SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT; MATERIAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GT MODEL PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE POWER LUMBAR FEATURE ON THE FRONT SEATS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.