NHTSA Complaint #11581254 — 2016 FORD MUSTANG

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11581254
Vehicle	2016 FORD MUSTANG
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	April 4, 2024
Date Filed	April 4, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AL

Consumer Description

Heated and cool seats stopped working after a bit of investigating i saw the ground wire for the module under the passenger seat had melted and could cause a fire. No warning lights or anything.

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