NHTSA Complaint #11422857 — 2016 FORD MUSTANG

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11422857
Vehicle	2016 FORD MUSTANG
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	June 29, 2021
Date Filed	June 29, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Seat heater and cooler no longer working. Problem looks like the module burned the connector. Plastic female end is burnt black and the plastic is melted. Concerned that this is a fire safety issue

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