NHTSA Campaign Id 91V036000; Date: Mar. 4, 1991
Power seat switch wiring insulation may become abraded,or punctured, and an electrical short could occur that could result in a firein the seat cushion material.
1988 Ford Taurus; 1989 Ford Taurus; 1988 Mercury Sable; 1989 Mercury Sable
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 278,000
The power seat switch wiring is routed over rather than under the front seat support brace, allowing damage by seat cushion spring ends when seat is occupied.
Revise routing of power seat wiring to prevent damage from seat cushion spring contact.
System: power seat switch wiring. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 10, 1991
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