NHTSA recall 92V124000
Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Buick Century and 4 more
Reported Sep 1, 1992319,181 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Aug 1, 1989 – Jul 1, 1991
The defect
The power seat or recliner wiring harness can be pinched or can chafe on the seat frame or spring support rod, wearing through the wire insulation and causing an electrical short.
The risk
The high current caused by the electrical short welds thecircuit breaker elements together in the closed position, leaving the circuitunprotected and generating sufficient heat to burn the wire insulation andignite the seat cushion material.
The remedy
Repair any abraded wiring and reroute the wiring harness using a wiring harness clip.