| Make : FORD | Model : AEROSTAR | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 19850501 - 19860701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V145000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19881013 | Date Received by ODI: 19880902 | Date Added to Database: 19880909 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 90000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
WIRING FOR THE POWER LUMBAR SEAT SYSTEM WAS ROUTED DIRECTLY BENEATH THE SEAT CUSHION SPRINGS AND MAY BE ABRADED BY THE SPRINGS. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CREATESUFFICIENT HEAT TO START A FIRE IN THE SEAT CUSHION PAD AND/OR TRIM COVER. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A FUSE WITHIN THE POWER LUMBAR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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