NHTSA recall 91V036000
Seats
Ford Taurus and 1 more
Reported Mar 4, 1991278,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Jul 1, 1987 – Oct 1, 1988
The defect
The power seat switch wiring IS routed over rather than under the front seat support brace, allowing damage by seat cushion spring ends when seat IS occupied.
The risk
Power seat switch wiring insulation may become abraded,or punctured, and an electrical short could occur that could result in a firein the seat cushion material.
The remedy
Revise routing of power seat wiring to prevent damage from seat cushion spring contact.