1988 FORD TAURUS RECALL - #91V036000
RECALL FOR SEATS
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1988 FORD TAURUS |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1987 - 10/1/1988 |
| Recalled on |
3/13/1991 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
5/10/1991 |
| # Affected |
278,000 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
REVISE ROUTING OF POWER SEAT WIRING TO PREVENT DAMAGE FROM SEAT CUSHION SPRING CONTACT. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: POWER SEAT SWITCH WIRING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| See also |
1988 FORD TAURUS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, ROTOR
1988 FORD TAURUS Recall for WHEELS
1988 FORD TAURUS Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
1988 FORD TAURUS Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
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