Safety Recall NHTSA · 10E043000 Reported September 3, 2010

Aftermarket seat cover

Marathon Seat Covers, Inc. · N/A · 294 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10E043000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Marathon Seat Covers, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
294
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
September 3, 2010

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Marathon Seat Covers, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 10E043000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10E043000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10E043000?

NHTSA recall 10E043000 was issued by Marathon Seat Covers, Inc. on September 3, 2010. It addresses: Aftermarket seat cover. The recall affects approximately 294 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Marathon Seat Covers, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10E043000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.