2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2010-09-10
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.
Consequence
An improperly deployed airbag could result in serious injury.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #2 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Posted on: 2010-04-20
Description
Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 fusion, explorer, explorer sport trac, and mercury milan and mountaineer vehicles manufactured between december 15, 2009 through february 3, 2010 equipped with front seat manual recliners. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202, head restraint. The recliner gear plate teeth may be out of dimension specification which could result in limited pawl to gear plate tooth engagement.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seatback and head restraint may move rearward, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the manual recliners for both power and manual seats free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 30, 2010. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes
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 .