NHTSA recall 93V-193 (93V193000)

seats recall reported November 23, 1993 - about 16,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V193000
Also written as: 93V-193
Reported: November 23, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~16,000
Component: seats

What is being recalled

AN UNUSED POWER SEAT HARNESS CONNECTOR IS POSITIONED ON THE RUBBER FLOOR MAT UNDER THE SEAT. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN COLD WEATHER IN AREAS THAT HAVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF SALT USED FOR SNOW AND ICE CONTROL, A PUDDLE OF SALTWATER CAN ACCUMULATE ON THE RUBBER FLOOR MATS, REPEATEDLY WETTING THE CONNECTOR. THIS WILL RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE CONNECTOR, CAUSING A CURRENT TO FLOW BETWEEN THE TERMINALS WITHOUT TRIPPING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS OCCURS, CURRENT FLOW CAN HEAT THE CONNECTOR ANDRELEASE FUMES INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, AND CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE UNUSED CONNECTOR AND INSTALL A SEALED HEAT SHRINK CAP OVER THE AFFECTED WIRES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-193 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Crown Victoria - 1992, 1993

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