SeatsRecall 91V-036 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 91V-036 covers 278,000 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V036000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
REVISE ROUTING OF POWER SEAT WIRING TO PREVENT DAMAGE FROM SEAT CUSHION SPRING CONTACT.
SYSTEM: POWER SEAT SWITCH WIRING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1987 to October 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- POWER SEAT MALFUNC/FIRENHTSA