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VehicleApr 17, 2013885 affected

Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Seats

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
13V147000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Explorer Van Company, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Apr 17, 2013
Owners notified
May 10, 2013
Vehicles or items affected
885
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Aug 1, 2012 to Apr 9, 2013
Part
Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler; Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust; Seats › Front assembly › Recliner; Electrical system › Wiring
Maker's own recall number
2013-1

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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