Safety Recall NHTSA · 15E044000 Reported May 22, 2015

Heated seat covers may overheat

Q: What is recall 15E044000?

NHTSA recall 15E044000 was issued by Macvad Limited on May 22, 2015. It addresses: Heated seat covers may overheat. The recall affects approximately 33,444 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Macvad Limited · N/A · 33,444 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

15E044000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Macvad Limited

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

33,444

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

May 22, 2015

Completion Rate

1.23

Defect Summary

Macvad limited (macvad) is recalling certain accessory auto xs heated seat covers, part number 44322, manufactured august 1, 2014, to september 1, 2014. The seat covers may overheat causing the fabric to melt.

Safety Consequence

If the seat cover overheats melting the fabric, it can increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant or may result in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action

Macvad will refund the full amount of the original purchase price. The recall began on july 17, 2015. Owners may contact macvad customer service at 1-800-685-5053.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Macvad Limited dealer and reference recall ID 15E044000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 15E044000

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

What is recall 15E044000?

NHTSA recall 15E044000 was issued by Macvad Limited on May 22, 2015. It addresses: Heated seat covers may overheat. The recall affects approximately 33,444 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Macvad Limited dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15E044000 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.