GMC 2013 GMC SAVANA Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 GMC SAVANA
Brand
GMC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
Explorer Van Company, Inc. is recalling certain 2013 GMC SAVANA vehicles due to seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler issues. 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..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026