Seat covers missing special seams for side air bag
Defect Summary
Kraco enterprises, llc (kraco) is recalling certain who-rae butterfly rose 3-pc seat cover kits manufactured october 1, 2015, to october 31, 2015 and sold through autozone stores. the packaging for the affected seat covers incorrectly states that they are acceptable for use in vehicles that have seat-mounted side air bags. however, the seat covers in the package do not have special side seams intended to allow for the correct deployment of seat-mounted side air bags upon return of the mispackaged seat covers.
Safety Consequence
If the driver is in crash, the seat covers may prevent the side air bags from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Kraco does not have a list of purchasers of the affected seat covers, and thus will not be mailing letters. signage will be posted at autozone stores and owners may return the seat covers to the store for a full refund or a free set of seat covers suitable for use with seat-mounted side airbags. the recall began on april 1, 2016. Owners may also contact kraco customer service at 1-800-678-1910 for a free refund or a free set of seat covers suitable for use with seat-mounted side airbags.
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FAQ: Recall 16E025000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16E025000?
NHTSA recall 16E025000 was issued by Kraco Enterprises, Llc on April 1, 2016. It addresses: Seat covers missing special seams for side air bag. The recall affects approximately 4,760 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Kraco Enterprises, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16E025000 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.