NHTSA Recall 93V193000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V193000; Date: Nov. 23, 1993
If this occurs, current flow can heat the connector andrelease fumes into the passenger compartment, and can result in a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Ford Crown Victoria; 1993 Ford Crown Victoria
Component: Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 16,000
Recall Summary:
An unused power seat harness connector is positioned on the rubber floor mat under the seat. If the vehicle is operated in cold weather in areas that have large amounts of salt used for snow and ice control, a puddle of saltwater can accumulate on the rubber floor mats, repeatedly wetting the connector. This will result in corrosion of the connector, causing a current to flow between the terminals without tripping the circuit breaker.
How to Fix:
Dealers will remove the unused connector and install a sealed heat shrink cap over the affected wires.
Recall Notes:
System: interior systems; tracks and anchors; front seat; power. Vehicle description: police/fleet vehicles equipped with rubber floor mats andnon-powered front seats. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact Ford service center at 1-800-392-3673. Also, contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 18, 1994
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