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Recall 93V-193

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1992 to 1993 Ford Crown Victoria: Seats (front assembly, power adjust).

At a glance

Campaign number
93V-193
Reported
November 23, 1993
Vehicles affected
16,000 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

If this occurs, current flow can heat the connector andrelease fumes into the passenger compartment, and can result in a vehicle fire.

The fix

Dealers will remove the unused connector and install a sealed heat shrink cap over the affected wires.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: interior systems; tracks and anchors; front seat; power.vehicle description: police/fleet vehicles equipped with rubber floor mats andnon-powered front seats.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact ford service center at 1-[removed]. Also, contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles