Recall 10E043000
EQUIPMENT
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | FORD | ESCAPE |
| 2006 | FORD | EXPLORER |
| 2007 | FORD | ESCAPE |
| 2007 | FORD | EXPLORER |
| 2007 | JEEP | COMPASS FWD |
| 2007 | JEEP | PATRIOT FWD |
| 2008 | FORD | ESCAPE |
| 2008 | FORD | EXPLORER |
| 2008 | JEEP | COMPASS FWD |
| 2008 | JEEP | PATRIOT FWD |
| 2008 | TOYOTA | FJ CRUISER |
| 2009 | FORD | ESCAPE |
| 2009 | FORD | EXPLORER |
| 2009 | JEEP | COMPASS FWD |
| 2009 | JEEP | PATRIOT FWD |
| 2009 | NISSAN | FRONTIER |
| 2009 | NISSAN | XTERRA |
| 2009 | TOYOTA | FJ CRUISER |
| 2010 | CHEVROLET | AVALANCHE |
| 2010 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO |
| 2010 | CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN 1500 |
| 2010 | CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN 2500 |
| 2010 | CHEVROLET | TAHOE |
| 2010 | FORD | ESCAPE |
| 2010 | FORD | EXPLORER |
| 2010 | GMC | SIERRA |
| 2010 | GMC | YUKON |
| 2010 | GMC | YUKON XL 1500 |
| 2010 | GMC | YUKON XL 2500 |
| 2010 | JEEP | COMPASS FWD |
| 2010 | JEEP | PATRIOT FWD |
| 2010 | NISSAN | FRONTIER |
| 2010 | NISSAN | XTERRA |
| 2010 | TOYOTA | FJ CRUISER |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.