Explorer Van Company, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V147000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V147000 by Explorer Van Company, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013 explorer and explorer limited se vehicles built on gmc savana and chevrolet express chassis, manufactured august 1, 2012, through april 9, 2013 Includes 885 affected units, Seat Wiring Harness may Short Circuit, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 explorer and explorer limited se vehicles built on gmc savana and chevrolet express chassis, manufactured august 1, 2012, through april 9, 2013

Defect Summary

Explorer van company, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2013 explorer and explorer limited se vehicles built on gmc savana and chevrolet express chassis, manufactured august 1, 2012, through april 9, 2013. the wiring harness that powers the seat adjuster and the seat heating circuit may not be properly secured. as a result, the harness may become lodged in the seat riser mechanism.

Corrective Action

Explorer van company will notify owners, and dealers will secure the seat wiring harness. any damaged seat wiring harnesses will be replaced. these services will be completed free of charge. the recall began on may 10, 2013. customers may contact explorer van company at 1-800-926-7878. explorer's number for this campaign is 2013-1.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V147000
Report Received Date: 2013-04-17T00:00:00
Subject: Seat wiring harness may short circuit
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 885

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2013-1
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Explorer van company, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2013 explorer and explorer limited se vehicles built on gmc savana and chevrolet express chassis, manufactured august 1, 2012, through april 9, 2013. the wiring harness that powers the seat adjuster and the seat heating circuit may not be properly secured. as a result, the harness may become lodged in the seat riser mechanism.
Consequence Summary: If the wires become lodged in the seat riser mechanism, they may become severed and potentially short circuit. a short circuit may result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Explorer van company will notify owners, and dealers will secure the seat wiring harness. any damaged seat wiring harnesses will be replaced. these services will be completed free of charge. the recall began on may 10, 2013. customers may contact explorer van company at 1-800-926-7878. explorer's number for this campaign is 2013-1.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-btx3-pzzk.749p
NHTSA ID: 13V147000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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