NHTSA recall 10E043000 · Equipment
Equipment
Chevrolet Avalanche and 15 more
Reported Sep 3, 2010294 vehicles affectedMARATHON SEAT COVERS, INC.
The defect
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.
The risk
An improperly deployed airbag could result in serious injury.
The 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.