FORD RANGER 1986: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V145000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | RANGER | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-10-13 | 1988-09-02 | 1988-09-09 |
Production Dates: 1985-05-01 - 1986-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 90000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
WIRING FOR THE POWER LUMBAR SEAT SYSTEM WAS ROUTED DIRECTLY BENEATH THE SEAT CUSHION SPRINGS AND MAY BE ABRADED BY THE SPRINGS.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CREATESUFFICIENT HEAT TO START A FIRE IN THE SEAT CUSHION PAD AND/OR TRIM COVER.
INSTALL A FUSE WITHIN THE POWER LUMBAR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
SYSTEM: WIRING FOR POWER LUMBAR SEATS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE VEHICLES AND TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH POWER LUMBARSEAT ADJUSTERS IN THE FRONT SEATS.
