NHTSA complaint: 1989 FORD TAURUS — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE WHEN THE SEAT ADJUSTMENT SWITCH STUCK IN THE 'REAR-DIRECTION' POSITION. THE ELECTRIC MOTOR APPARENTLY OVERHEATED AND CAUSED THE FOAM TO CATCH FIRE. THE AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER WASN'T SMART ENOUGH TO FIGURE OUT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE, BUT THE UPHOLSTERER WAS, BECAUSE HE CALLED ME AND ASKED IF I WANTED THE OLD SWITCH PUT BACK ON THE NEW SEAT. I SAID NO. I STILL HAVE THE ENTIRE SEAT ASSEMBLY, INCLUDING THE SWITCH. FORD NEVER RESPONDED TO MY LETTER. I DON'T HAVE THE EXACT DATE ON HAND, BUT THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED ABOUT 3.5 YEARS AGO. THANK YOU. THOMAS G. RUF. *AK
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — Office of Defects Investigation