2013 GMC SAVANA RECALL - #13V147000
		RECALL FOR SEATS : FRONT ASSEMBLY : RECLINER
		
        Explorer Van Company, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer and Explorer Limited SE vehicles built on GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express chassis, manufactured August 1, 2012, through April 9, 2013.  The wiring harness that powers the seat adjuster and the seat heating circuit may not be properly secured.  As a result, the harness may become lodged in the seat riser mechanism.
		
		
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							| Vehicle | 
							2013 GMC SAVANA | 
							
								
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							| Manufacturer | 
							Explorer Van Company, Inc. | 
						 
						
							| Manufactured between | 
							8/1/2012 - 4/9/2013 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled on | 
							4/17/2013 | 
						 
						
							| Influenced by | 
							Explorer Van Company, Inc. | 
						 
						
							| Owners Notified on | 
							5/10/2013 | 
						 
						
							| # Affected | 
							885 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled for | 
							SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 
						 
						
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							| Description | 
							Explorer Van Company, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer and Explorer Limited SE vehicles built on GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express chassis, manufactured August 1, 2012, through April 9, 2013.  The wiring harness that powers the seat adjuster and the seat heating circuit may not be properly secured.  As a result, the harness may become lodged in the seat riser mechanism. | 
						 
						
							| Consequences | 
							If the wires become lodged in the seat riser mechanism, they may become severed and potentially short circuit.  A short circuit may result in a fire.   | 
						 
						
							| Corrective action | 
							Explorer Van Company will notify owners, and dealers will secure the seat wiring harness.  Any damaged seat wiring harnesses will be replaced.  These services will be completed free of charge.  The recall began on May 10, 2013.  Customers may contact Explorer Van Company at 1-800-926-7878.  Explorer's number for this campaign is 2013-1.   | 
						 
						
							| Notes | 
							Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | 
						 
						
							| See also | 
							
								
									
										2013 GMC SAVANA Recall for STEERING, COLUMN LOCKING, ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
									
									
  
									
										2013 GMC SAVANA Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
									
									
  
									
										2013 GMC SAVANA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
									
									
  
									
										2013 GMC SAVANA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
									
									
  
									
										2013 GMC SAVANA Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, POWER ADJUST
									
									
  
									
										2013 GMC SAVANA Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, SEAT HEATER/COOLER
									
									
  
									
										2013 GMC SAVANA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
									
									
  
									
										2013 GMC SAVANA Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
									
									
  
									
										2013 GMC SAVANA Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
									
									
  
									
										2013 GMC SAVANA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
									
									
  
									
										2013 GMC SAVANA Recall for EQUIPMENT
									
									
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