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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10E043000

2010 Chevrolet Silverado | Marathon Superhides | 2010 Gmc Yukon | 2007 Ford Escape | 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2006 Ford Escape | 2009 Ford Escape | 2008 Ford Escape | 2006 Ford Explorer | 2007 Ford Explorer | 2007 Jeep Compass Fwd | 2007 Jeep Patriot Fwd | 2008 Jeep Compass Fwd | 2008 Ford Explorer | 2008 Jeep Patriot Fwd | 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser | 2009 Nissan Xterra | 2009 Nissan Frontier | 2009 Ford Explorer — Equipment

Published September 10, 2010 · Recall initiated: September 3, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10E043000, published September 10, 2010 and initiated September 3, 2010. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | Marathon Superhides | 2010 Gmc Yukon | 2007 Ford Escape | 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2006 Ford Escape | 2009 Ford Escape | 2008 Ford Escape | 2006 Ford Explorer | 2007 Ford Explorer | 2007 Jeep Compass Fwd | 2007 Jeep Patriot Fwd | 2008 Jeep Compass Fwd | 2008 Ford Explorer | 2008 Jeep Patriot Fwd | 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser | 2009 Nissan Xterra | 2009 Nissan Frontier | 2009 Ford Explorer — Equipment.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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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Recall details

Brand
CHEVROLET
Model
SILVERADO
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Lot
2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO | MARATHON SUPERHIDES | 2010 GMC YUKON | 2007 FORD ESCAPE | 2010 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE | 2010 CHEVROLET TAHOE | 2006 FORD ESCAPE | 2009 FORD ESCAPE | 2008 FORD ESCAPE | 2006 FORD EXPLORER | 2007 FORD EXPLORER | 2007 JEEP COMPASS FWD | 2007 JEEP PATRIOT FWD | 2008 JEEP COMPASS FWD | 2008 FORD EXPLORER | 2008 JEEP PATRIOT FWD | 2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER | 2009 NISSAN XTERRA | 2009 NISSAN FRONTIER | 2009 FORD EXPLORER
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | Marathon Superhides | 2010 Gmc Yukon | 2007 Ford Escape | 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2006 Ford Escape | 2009 Ford Escape | 2008 Ford Escape | 2006 Ford Explorer | 2007 Ford Explorer | 2007 Jeep Compass Fwd | 2007 Jeep Patriot Fwd | 2008 Jeep Compass Fwd | 2008 Ford Explorer | 2008 Jeep Patriot Fwd | 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser | 2009 Nissan Xterra | 2009 Nissan Frontier | 2009 Ford Explorer — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10E043000 on September 10, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: SILVERADO.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)