Ford 1986 Seats recall
Recalled September 2, 1988 · NHTSA recall 88V145000 · Ford
Hazard
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.
Units
90,000 units
Description
WIRING FOR THE POWER LUMBAR SEAT SYSTEM WAS ROUTED DIRECTLY BENEATH THE SEAT CUSHION SPRINGS AND MAY BE ABRADED BY THE SPRINGS.
What to do
INSTALL A FUSE WITHIN THE POWER LUMBAR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
Product
Ford AEROSTAR · Ford BRONCO II · Ford RANGER
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →