NHTSA Campaign Number
10E043000
EQUIPMENT
Reported to NHTSA: March 9, 2010
Defect Description
MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Safety Consequence
AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Remedy
MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
What This Recall Page Shows
This page summarizes a single NHTSA recall campaign, including the defect description, safety consequence, and manufacturer's remedy. The affected vehicles listed below are the make/model/year combinations tracked in our database — this is not a VIN-specific result. To check whether your individual vehicle is covered by this recall, enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Click any vehicle below to view its full safety profile.
Affected Vehicles (21)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Silverado |
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Tahoe |
| 2006 | Ford | Escape |
| 2007 | Ford | Escape |
| 2008 | Ford | Escape |
| 2009 | Ford | Escape |
| 2010 | Ford | Escape |
| 2006 | Ford | Explorer |
| 2007 | Ford | Explorer |
| 2008 | Ford | Explorer |
| 2009 | Ford | Explorer |
| 2010 | Ford | Explorer |
| 2010 | GMC | Sierra |
| 2010 | GMC | Yukon |
| 2009 | Nissan | Frontier |
| 2010 | Nissan | Frontier |
| 2009 | Nissan | Xterra |
| 2010 | Nissan | Xterra |
| 2008 | Toyota | FJ Cruiser |
| 2009 | Toyota | FJ Cruiser |
| 2010 | Toyota | FJ Cruiser |
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Affected Models
Showing the first 8 affected models. Use the full affected vehicle list above for every tracked year.
This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 10E043000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.