Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
AVALANCHE
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
10E043000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
An Improperly Deployed Airbag Could Result In Serious Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Marathon Seat Covers, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
294
Date Owners Notified
20100914
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20100903