Component
EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer
MARATHON SEAT COVERS, INC.
What Happened
Your seat cover is the accessory that protects your seat from wear and tear. However, Marathon's Superhides seat covers are made of heavier material that could get in the way of your car's side airbag.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in an accident and the airbag doesn't deploy properly, you could suffer serious injury due to the airbag not doing its job.
Free Fix
Marathon will swap out your seat cover for a compatible one, free of charge. You'll get a notice when it's time to schedule the replacement, and you can also contact them directly at 1-800-735-2769.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Original — 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.
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