Chevrolet Express; GMC Savana (2013): Seats
Recall 13V147000 · Apr 17, 2013 · Explorer Van Company, Inc.
885
vehicles affected
885
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V147000
- Date
- Apr 17, 2013
- Maker
- Explorer Van Company, Inc.
- Units affected
- 885
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seats > Front assembly > Seat heater/cooler; Seats > Front assembly > Power adjust; Seats > Front assembly > Recliner
- Model years
- 2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V147000?
2 models: Chevrolet Express (2013), GMC Savana (2013), about 885 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V147000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.