Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #96V064000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V064000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 31,000 affected units, FORD/INTERIOR SYSTEMS:TRACKS AND ANCHORS:FRONT, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The wire harness for the power lumbar feature on the seat is underneath the front seat cushion support wires. the support wires on the driver seat can contact and damage the insulation harness resulting in a high resistance electrical short through the support wires.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the seats on the affected vehicles. If no damage is found, the driver seat wire harness will be covered with a protective convolute tubing, wrapped with electrical tape and the harness will be rerouted. If damage is found, the wire harness will be replaced.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V064000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 1996-04-16T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/interior systems:tracks and anchors:front
Component: Seats
Potentially Affected Units: 31,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: The wire harness for the power lumbar feature on the seat is underneath the front seat cushion support wires. the support wires on the driver seat can contact and damage the insulation harness resulting in a high resistance electrical short through the support wires.
Consequence Summary: Consequence of defect: over heating of the support wires could result, and melting, smoke, or possible igntion of the surrounding materials could occur.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the seats on the affected vehicles. If no damage is found, the driver seat wire harness will be covered with a protective convolute tubing, wrapped with electrical tape and the harness will be rerouted. If damage is found, the wire harness will be replaced.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 96V064000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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