Recall 15E044000: Equipment

NHTSA recall 15E044000 · announced May 22, 2015 · Auto Xs · 33,444 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.