Recall
Ford Aerostar — 88V145000
NHTSA ID
88V145000
Make
Ford
Model
Aerostar
Years Affected
1986
Recall Date
1988-09-02
Component
SEATS
Units Affected
90,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
WIRING FOR THE POWER LUMBAR SEAT SYSTEM WAS ROUTED DIRECTLY BENEATH THE SEAT CUSHION SPRINGS AND MAY BE ABRADED BY THE SPRINGS.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CREATESUFFICIENT HEAT TO START A FIRE IN THE SEAT CUSHION PAD AND/OR TRIM COVER.
Remedy
INSTALL A FUSE WITHIN THE POWER LUMBAR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.