NHTSA Recall 92V124000
NHTSA Campaign Id 92V124000; Date: Sep. 1, 1992
The high current caused by the electrical short welds thecircuit breaker elements together in the closed position, leaving the circuitunprotected and generating sufficient heat to burn the wire insulation andignite the seat cushion material.
Recalled Vehicles:
1990 Buick Century; 1991 Buick Century; 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity; 1990 Oldsmobile Ciera; 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1990 Pontiac 6000; 1991 Pontiac 6000
Component: Seats:front Assembly:recliner
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 319,181
Recall Summary:
The power seat or recliner wiring harness can be pinched or can chafe on the seat frame or spring support rod, wearing through the wire insulation and causing an electrical short.
How to Fix:
Repair any abraded wiring and reroute the wiring harness using a wiring harness clip.
Recall Notes:
System: interior: seating. Vehicle description: passenger cars with 6 way power seats or power recliners.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 24, 1992
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