NHTSA Complaint #959272 — 1988 FORD TAURUS

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	959272
Vehicle	1988 FORD TAURUS
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	October 1, 1994
Date Filed	January 27, 1995
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NM

Consumer Description

POWER SEAT SWITCH WIRING SHORTED OUT, RESULTING IN A FIRE PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS, OWNER DISCONNECTED PASSENGERS SEAT DUE TO SMOKE/FIRE (91V-036). *AK

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