Inoperative driver and/or front passenger side seat warmer(s) in any mode (High, Mid and Low)

Bulletin number

09-017-18-3437

Component

Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler

Summary

Some vehicles may exhibit inoperative driver and/or front passenger side seat warmer(s) in any mode (High, Mid and Low). This may be caused by repeated load applied to the seat cushion (1) while the seat is occupied. A section of the heater mat (2) just above the reinforcement rod (3) in the cushion pad contacts internal heater mat wire and causes damage (4).

Owners of these vehicles have filed 40 complaints in the seats category.