Equipment recall 10E043000 · September 3, 2010
Ford Escape, Ford Explorer and 10 more models
These seat covers are made of heavier thread and are not compatible with seats containing side airbags.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket marathon seat covers and has no relation to any original equipment installed on general motors, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, or Nissan vehicles.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10E043000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 3, 2010
- Filed by
- MARATHON SEAT COVERS, INC.
- Owner notification
- September 14, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 294
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Avalanche (2010): 2010
- Chevrolet Silverado (2010): 2010
- Chevrolet Suburban 1500 (2010): 2010
- Chevrolet Tahoe (2010): 2010
- Ford Escape (2006-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Ford Explorer (2006-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- GMC Sierra (2010): 2010
- GMC Yukon (2010): 2010
- GMC Yukon XL 1500 (2010): 2010
- Nissan Frontier (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Nissan Xterra (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Toyota FJ Cruiser (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
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