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Chevrolet Express Recall 13V147: Electrical System:Wiring; Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner; Seats:Front…

NHTSA campaign 13V147, reported April 17, 2013, 885 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V147Explorer Van Company, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Express2013
GMC Savana2013