NHTSA recall 13V-147 (13V147000)
electrical system recall reported April 17, 2013 - about 885 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V147000
- Also written as
- 13V-147
- Manufacturer number
- 2013-1
- Reported
- April 17, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~885
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-147 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.