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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 13V147📅 Apr 17, 2013

2013 Chevrolet Express & 2013 GMC Savana recall: seats

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The 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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
13V147000
Manufacturer recall #
2013-1
Manufacturer
Explorer Van Company, Inc.
Vehicles affected
885
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Owner phone
1-800-926-7878
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 10, 2013
Built
Aug 1, 2012 – Apr 9, 2013
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 13V147 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 13V147?

2013 Chevrolet Express & 2013 GMC Savana. 885 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chevrolet dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-926-7878.