CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2013: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V147000

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-05-10 2013-04-17 2013-04-17

Production Dates: 2012-08-01 - 2013-04-09

Manufacturers Involved: Explorer Van Company, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2013-1

Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 885

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.