Vehicle recall 13V147000 · April 17, 2013

Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana

The wiring harness that powers the seat adjuster and the seat heating circuit may not be properly secured.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 13V147000
Reported to NHTSA: April 17, 2013
Filed by: Explorer Van Company, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: 2013-1
Owner notification: May 10, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected: 885
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler; Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust; Seats › Front assembly › Recliner; Electrical system › Wiring

Recall 13V147000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chevrolet Express (2013): 2013
GMC Savana (2013): 2013

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